Diether Ocampo Releases Personal Statement After Makati Car Crash

Diether Ocampo Releases Personal Statement Car Crash in Makati

DIETHER OCAMPO – Veteran actor Diether Ocampo released a personal statement after the vehicular accident in Makati.

On Friday, February 4, news reports about actor Diether Ocampo figuring in a road accident took social media by a storm. He was immediately sent to the hospital for treatment after he suffered injuries following a car crash involving his sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a garbage truck along Osmeña Highway, Makati City.

Based on a report from ABS-CBN, the actor was driving his car along the southbound lane of the highway when he crashed into a garbage truck. The truck was temporarily stalled along the side of the highway as the collectors were gathering trash.

The hood of Diether Ocampo’s SUV and bumper were damaged. According to a responder on the accident, Joey Alicante, the actor was under the influence of alcohol when they rescued him. “Naka-hazard naman ‘yung dump truck. Hindi niya siguro napansin…. Positive po, nakainom,” he said.

Diether-Ocampo-2 — Photo Source: The Filipino Times

Recently, Diether Ocampo released his personal statement after the vehicular accident. The statement was posted by his talent agency, Star Magic, on IG. He recounted how he came from an “exhausting meeting” before the accident.

“On Feb. 3, 2022, I had a long and exhausting meeting which lasted until almost midnight. As I was driving home, I figured in a vehicular accident involving my SUV and a truck,” Diether said.

The 48-year-old celebrity apologized to those affected by the accident and expressed his appreciation to those who extended their help, particularly the nurses and doctors from Makati Medical Center and Philippine Red Cross personnel. He told his fans that he only got minor injuries and he’s now in a better condition and recovering in his home.

Read his statement below: