Police Car Swerves to Avoid Dog, Accidentally Hits Two Motorcycles
A police car swerved to avoid a dog in Barangay Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, but accidentally hit two motorcycles.
A road accident refers to any incident involving at least one vehicle on a road or highway that results in injury, property damage, or death.
It can happen due to various reasons such as speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving, driving under the influence, poor road conditions, vehicle malfunction, or bad weather conditions.
Road safety measures, such as obeying traffic laws, maintaining proper vehicle maintenance, avoiding distractions while driving, and using appropriate safety equipment (seatbelts, helmets), can help prevent road accidents.
On Wednesday (June 12, 2024), a police officer, identified as 43-year-old Police Senior Master Sergeant Roderick Evina, sustained a head injury after losing control of the police car he was driving. However, the two other police officers riding in the car were unharmed.
The police car was traveling from Taytay, Palawan, to attend a Philippine National Police (PNP) physical fitness event in Puerto Princesa when the accident happened, according to reports.
Around 3 AM, a stray dog crossed the road, prompting Evina to swerve the police vehicle to avoid hitting the animal. Unfortunately, this caused the car’s steering and brakes to malfunction, leading Evina to lose control of the vehicle.
The police car swerved to the left side of the road, where it collided with two parked motorcycles, hitting them. After the collision, Evina was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment of his head injury.
The group of police officers had left Taytay at around 12:30 AM to attend the PNP event in Puerto Princesa when the unfortunate accident happened.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the steering and brake failure that led to the loss of control of the police car.
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