Hit and Run at Elliptical Road (January 7, 2011 0100hrs)

[OTEP]

Some photos: 2012 What We Do at Manila Northwest | Facebook [please tell me if said link doesn't work]

***I'm no lawyer and I'm not siding with anyone on this. I'm just telling what happened from my perspective***

I'm driving home from work. Along Elliptical Road, just before Commonwealth Avenue I spot a wrecked tricycle in the middle of the road. When I look out my driver's side window I saw a guy (the trike driver) cradling a woman in her arms (his passenger).

So I pull over to see if they need help. Some motorbike riders also pull over to offer assistance. Seeing the woman is injured, I try to radio for an ambulance. But my radio is down so I phone my friend who transmits the call for help via his 2-way radio.

Turns out they were a victim of a hit and run. A passing taxi driver bravely volunteers himself to chase the party that ran.

The MMDA Foton Blizzard unit arrives. Followed by the Q.C. Red Cross unit, the Q.C. City Hall DPOS unit, MMDA Road Rescue, and ABS CBN EMS. It literally a sea of flashing lights at the scene.

Turns out that the other vehicle's license plate got left on the accident scene. His side mirror was also ripped from the door and left at the scene. The license plate reads XSX 828 but you can barely see it because it is under a heavily tinted 'Toyota' plate cover. A few minutes later, other MMDA personnel track down the other vehicle because it sustained too much damage to keep on going (front tire went flat) and stopped at Commonwealth.

The victim was taken by Red Cross to East Avenue Medical Center while the other party and the damaged vehicle were hauled to Camp Karingal via tow truck.

I'd just like to mention that contrary to what other people say, I saw that a lot of Filipinos are still more than willing to stop and help strangers in need. I hope we don't lose that trait.

[Verbl Kint]

Good samaritans! God bless them!

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What would the driver of the Toyota be charged with?


And btw, what's a good and reliable phone number to call when in need of an ambulance on the road?

[ghosthunter]

The question is, why is a tricycle on busy major road? This is just an accident waiting to happen.

In fact, there is an existing ban on tricycles/pedicabs on major roads since 2010. (LINK: MMDA bans tricycles, pedicabs on major roads - The Philippine Star » News » Metro)

So when is the tricycle driver going to be charged for the accident, his tricycle impounded and driver put into jail?

[renzo_d10]

Good Job Doc! :thumbup:

Sana dumami pa katulad mo.

And for that Toyota driver, wag sana mangyari sa family mo yan!

[foresterx]

good job, sana dumami pa ang pilipinong katulad niyo.

[OTEP]

Not really a fan of tricycles on major roads. But when sh*t happens, victim first. Not really a fan of drivers that try to flee the scene also.

For those interested in becoming volunteers. There are numerous agencies that you can join.
I'm part of Manila Northwest (Tondo) Volunteer Fire Brigade. We are affiliated with Central Fire Control 7 (Caloocan), Federation of Filipino-Chinese Fire Prevention and Civic Welfare Organization, as well as TxtFire Philippines.

In case of emergency (fire/medical):
FED-FIRE: 242-2345
Txtfire: 09225611111
Central: 3679720

Private ambulance:
Aeromed (Q.C.) 9111121
Ambucore (Novaliches) 09228962188

[tsupermario]

The question is, why is a tricycle on busy major road? This is just an accident waiting to happen.

So when is the tricycle driver going to be charged for the accident, his tricycle impounded and driver put into jail?

+1000
that trike driver should also be held accountable for what happened.

[holdencaulfield]

di ba pag pasok o pag-labas ng philcoa na lang effective ang 60kph speed limit?

ganyan din gagawin ko sa hayop na ticycle na yan. di pa namatay yung put*ng trikedriver na yun! perwisyo yang mga yan!
dito sa sgt. rivera intersection ng a.bonifacio, minsan nag tetrminal sila sa GITNA ng island. may gagong mga MMDA sa dulo ng terminal nila. sinita ko na mga yan sa MMDA pero takot sila. araw-araw lalo na sa umaga ganuto scenario dito samin. may mga baril yung mga ibang hayop na yan.

[holdencaulfield]

double post.

saludo ako sayo doc otep! baka isang araw sagipin mo rin ako.

[OTEP]

Yes, tilting plate holder nga held by flimsy screws, I think.

Holden, it's better to meet under better circumstances. hehe.

This is me after the Suzuki Swift in front of me suddenly had the urge to ram the guardrail of a flyover along EDSA. Driver said he fell asleep. Trapped pa siya sa loob ng sasakyan in this photo:


Rest of the photos here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...1&l=0dc7add522

[vinj]

Good to know people still help. Although the tricycle was not supposed to be on that major road (swerte siya at hindi bus yung sumagasa sa kanya) but at that moment, the life still has to be prioritized. I agree though that the trike driver should also be penalized for bringing his unit to a main thoroughfare. Something similar happened last year or two years ago if i recall; the Fortuner that hit a trike on EDSA - Cubao one early morning.

*Holden, same thing i see near EDSA-Mandaluyong. Traffic lagi dahil sa mga %$#%#%$ terminal na yan.

[fullmetal]

saludo ako sainyo sir, pero bat natiyetiyempo yata kayo lagi sa pinangyarihan ng aksidente? )

[OTEP]

saludo ako sainyo sir, pero bat natiyetiyempo yata kayo lagi sa pinangyarihan ng aksidente? )

Ewan ko nga ba. hehe. Kaya po siguro ito ang napili kong trabaho. May cases naman po talaga kami na nirerespondehan on board ng ambulance. Pero minsan wala talagang pinipiling oras ang sakuna. Eh kaysa maging uzi, tumulong na lang.