Elderly Woman Hit by Truck While Buying Food for Graduating Grandchild
An elderly woman was hit by a truck while buying food for her graduating grandchild in Pototan, Iloilo.
A road accident happens when a person or vehicle is suddenly involved in a crash or collision on the road. One of the most serious types of road accidents is when a person gets hit by a vehicle.
It can lead to severe injuries or even death because a person’s body is no match for the size and weight of a moving car or truck. These accidents often happen while someone is crossing the street, walking along the roadside, or standing near traffic.
Last Tuesday (April 16, 2025), a 66-year-old grandmother was hit by a truck while crossing the street to buy food for her grandchild’s graduation.
The elderly woman, a retired teacher, had left her grandchild at a nearby parlor to get ready for the elementary graduation ceremony. Wanting to surprise her grandchild with a meal, she headed to a fast-food restaurant nearby.
As she was crossing F. Parcon Street using the pedestrian lane, the unfortunate incident occurred. According to police reports, the truck driver claimed he did not see the elderly woman crossing.
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He only stopped when he heard people shouting from the side of the road.
The senior citizen suffered serious injuries, including multiple wounds and broken legs. She was quickly brought to the hospital, but sadly, she was declared dead on arrival.
The truck driver is currently under police custody as the investigation continues. Authorities are looking into the exact cause of the accident and whether proper traffic rules were followed.
The incident saddened the netizens, especially since the grandmother was only trying to do something kind and thoughtful for her grandchild’s special day.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the incident:
