Photo courtesy of LTO
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) issued a show cause order against a motorcycle rider accused of hitting another motorcycle while making a risky maneuver and then leaving the scene without stopping.
The LTO said video footage showed the rider squeezing through a narrow gap between a vehicle and another motorcycle, striking the latter and causing its rider and passenger to fall.
Authorities said the rider continued driving after the collision instead of stopping to check on or assist those involved.
The registered owner and the identified rider were ordered to appear before the LTO Intelligence and Investigation Division on Sept. 22 to submit sworn explanations regarding the incident.
The rider was also directed to explain why he should not be held liable for possible violations of Republic Act No. 4136, including reckless driving and failure to perform a driver’s duty after an accident.
The LTO said the rider’s license was placed under a 90-day preventive suspension while the investigation continues. The motorcycle was also placed under alarm status.
LTO chief Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said licensed motorists are expected to act responsibly after a road incident, particularly when other people may have been injured.
The agency said further sanctions, including possible suspension or revocation of the driver’s license, may be imposed depending on the outcome of the investigation.
