2 killed in motorcycle mishap in Las Piņas
abs-cbnNEWS.com
Posted at 10/14/2010 2:02 AM | Updated as of 10/14/2010 2:02 AM
MANILA, Philippines - A man and a woman died after getting thrown off their motorcycle at Almanza Dos in Las Piņas City on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The victims were identified as John Christian Del Rosario and Jenesse Daang.
Daang, who was the pillion rider, died on the spot while del Rosario was rushed to Alabang Medical Center but was declared dead on arrival, according to reports.
Police Officer 1 Archie Rodriguez told ABS-CBN News that the accident happened while the victims were travelling along Almanza Dos heading towards Alabang from Cavite.
The motorcycle was moving along a curved part of the road when del Rosario reportedly lost control.
Daang was thrown off the motorcycle and her body hit a street lamp.
The bike, with del Rosario still on it, crashed into the center island.
Police speculated that the driver was drunk when the accident occurred.