The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has suspended the driver’s license of a mobile patrol vehicle driver for 90 days following a road accident that killed an eight-year-old child and injured a motorcycle rider in Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao ordered the issuance of a Show Cause Order (SCO) against the driver over the collision on November 10, 2026.
Based on the Koronadal City Police Station’s report, a motorcycle was traveling along Sinsuat Street when it reached the intersection of General Santos Drive, where the front portion of the patrol vehicle struck its right side.
The impact killed the eight-year-old child riding on the motorcycle and injured its driver.
The LTO directed the patrol vehicle driver to submit a verified or sworn explanation within five days of receiving the SCO, explaining why administrative charges should not be filed against him.
The agency cited possible violations involving reckless driving and allowing an improper person to operate a motor vehicle.
The driver’s license was placed under a 90-day preventive suspension while the investigation continued.
Meanwhile, the LTO said the patrol vehicle would undergo further verification through its database to determine whether additional administrative action was necessary.
Lacanilao emphasized that drivers of patrol vehicles must exercise greater caution to prevent accidents and protect other road users.
“Kapag nasa kalsada, kailangang doble ang pag-iingat ng bawat drayber, lalo na ng mga gumagamit ng sasakyang pangpatrolya,” Lacanilao said.
He assured the public that those found responsible for the accident would face appropriate proceedings.
“Sa mga ganitong insidente, sisiguraduhin ng ahensya na haharap sa kaukulang proseso ang mga sangkot at mapapanagot ang sinumang mapatunayang may pananagutan sa aksidente at sa pinsalang idinulot nito sa mga biktima,” he added.
The LTO reiterated its reminder to all motorists, particularly drivers of patrol vehicles, to remain alert and observe road safety regulations.
Authorities have yet to disclose the identity of the driver and the agency operating the patrol vehicle.
