Motorcycle rider attempting counterflow along Skyway in Balintawak killed

A motorcycle rider was killed after he attempted to counterflow along the Balintawak portion of the Skyway Stage 3 in Quezon City, according to a report by Ian Cruz on 24 Oras on Monday.

In a statement from Skyway management, it was Sunday morning when a motorcycle rider from A. Bonifacio Avenue entered the northbound off ramp to the North Luzon Expressway at a fast clip.

Skyway said their personnel attempted to prevent the rider from continuing but said the motorcycle was moving too fast at 80 kilometers per hour. The maximum speed along Skyway Stage 3 is 60 kph. 

The rider of the 150cc motorcycle was thrown from his vehicle after it collided head on with an Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) at 6:12 a.m.

Investigation showed the motorcycle rider was intoxicated. He was rushed to a hospital but died 12 hours later.

Police Capt. Jun Cornelio Estrellan, Chief of Highway Patrol Group-SLEX-Sub-Office said the rider was not wearing a helmet nor in possession of a driver’s license at the time of the accident.

The AUV driver sustained injuries and despite having right of way, is also facing a complaint from the HPG before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office.

The family of the late rider, however, has submitted an Affidavit of Desistance.

Authorities reminded motorists that only motorcycles with 400cc engines are allowed in expressways.

GMA Integrated News reached out to both parties in the accident but they have declined to comment.

Police said the rider would have faced several charges had he survived the mishap.—RF, GMA Integrated News