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MANILA – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered an investigation into a motorcycle rider allegedly involved in an incident that led to the death of a father in Muntinlupa City, with authorities seeking a lifetime driving ban against the rider and his companions.
LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao announced Tuesday that a show cause order would be issued against the rider as part of administrative proceedings over the incident.
“Inirerekomenda ko kaagad ang pagpataw ng lifetime ban sa pagkuha ng anumang lisensya sa pagmamaneho laban sa sangkot na rider pati na rin ang mga kasamahan nito,” Lacanilao said.
According to a Police Traffic Incident Report submitted to the LTO, the motorcycle rider allegedly struck a minor while the child and family members were walking home.
The child’s father confronted the rider, who reportedly fled toward his residence. The father subsequently chased him.
Police said the rider and his companions allegedly confronted and mauled the father at a nearby corner.
Initial reports indicated that the victim tripped while attempting to escape and struck his head on the concrete pavement, causing him to lose consciousness.
However, witnesses reportedly told investigators that they saw the motorcycle rider carrying a metal pipe and striking the victim on the head.
The father was rushed to a hospital but was later pronounced dead.
Following the incident, Lacanilao directed authorities to identify the rider and the motorcycle’s registered owner to facilitate the issuance of the appropriate show cause order.
The rider was ordered to appear before the LTO Central Office’s Intelligence and Investigation Division (IID) on November 19, 2026, to submit a sworn statement, explain his involvement and present relevant documents.
The LTO also directed the rider to surrender his driver’s license for a 90-day preventive suspension, while the motorcycle involved was placed under alarm.
Depending on the findings, the rider could be declared an Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle, which may serve as grounds for the suspension or revocation of his driving privileges.
Lacanilao emphasized that the incident must undergo a thorough investigation and proper legal proceedings to establish accountability.
“Hindi dapat mauwi sa kawalan ng pananagutan ang isang insidenteng kumitil ng buhay, kaya sisiguraduhin nating dadaan ito sa masusing imbestigasyon at kaukulang proseso. Malinaw ang ating paninindigan, walang sinumang dapat makaligtas sa pananagutan kapag napatunayang lumabag sa batas,” he said.
The LTO reiterated its commitment to strengthening traffic enforcement and holding motorists accountable for violations that endanger public safety.
The agency stressed that any administrative penalties would be subject to investigation and due process.
