A motorcycle rider lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Burgos Extension and Economic Highway early Sunday morning, April 13, at around 12:45 AM.
The victim was identified as Abcil Castillo, a 41-year-old resident of Hacienda Carmen, Barangay Granada, Bacolod City.
According to PLt. Col. Rel Sarona, head of the Bacolod City Police Office’s Traffic Management Unit, Castillo was traveling from Bangga Bagul towards Barangay Granada when a grayish-blue Toyota Vios with plate number DAV 1025, coming from Mansilingan and heading towards Talisay City, collided with his motorcycle.
Police said the suspect fled the scene, leaving Castillo behind. Police efforts are now focused on identifying the vehicle’s owner in coordination with the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
Authorities are urging the driver to surrender and face the consequences. Meanwhile, Sarona is calling on anyone with relevant information to assist law enforcement in tracking down the suspect.
