Many supporters of the Philippine Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation (PBA) mourned following the death of ex-PBA player Bryan Gahol who died in a car accident along South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) on Monday, March 31, 2014.
36-year-old Bryan Gahol, a former Alaska Aces forward was pronounced dead on arrival following the tragic accident. Aside from the ex-UP Fighting Maroon member, a woman on board the basketball star’s vehicle also died on the incident.
Based on the report, Bryan Gahol and four other friends were on their way from Laguna to Quezon City when they were hit by a cargo jeep carrying vegetables. The driver of the jeep stated that he lost control after being hit by a trailer truck.
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According to the authorities, the mishap occurred at around 10 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the northbound lane of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) near the exit of Alabang highway.
Bryan Gahol, a former member of UP Fighting Maroons was considered as one of the most popular basketball player during his college days. The 36-year-old high-profiled athlete reign in UAAP 1990s along with his teammates; Paulo Mendoza and Joseph Gumatay.
Bryan Gahol ran for a council set in Los Baños, Laguna during May 2013 elections and won as SB member of the town. He was also voted as municipal councilor in 2010.
The 6’4” ex-PBA player-turned-politician downplays in various teams in Philippine Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation (PBA) including Mobiline Phone Pals which is now known as Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters, Barako Bull, San Miguel Beer and Alaska Aces.
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