Motorcycle hits dog in Batangas; driver falls off vehicle, dies

A 39-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed when it hit a dog in Barangay Libjo, Batangas City.

The man was on his way to work at a convenience store when the dog crossed the road. 

According to the police, the rider lost control of his motorcycle and was thrown off onto the street after hitting the dog.

"Siya po ay tumilapon kasama ang motor niya. Siya po ay naka-helmet, maayos ang pananamit so, wala po siyang sign na under influence of liquor," PLT. Sharen Ama, Chief of the Public Information Office of the Batangas Component City Police Station, said.

The dog was not found.

The man succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. 

In response to the accident, Barangay Libjo officials announced plans to intensify efforts to capture stray dogs in the area.

A local ordinance strictly enforces Republic Act No. 9482, also known as the Anti-Rabies Act of 2007, which prohibits stray dogs.

"Every sitio, may schedule kami na talagang hulihin lahat ang mga ligaw na aso. Walang makakahingi sa akin kahit na sino. Hindi po kami titigil lalo na ngayon po at may nangyari, asahan po ninyo, araw at gabi, manghuhuli na kami ng aso ngayon," Joel Chavez, Barangay Chairman of Libjo, said.

"Sana ma-zero ang asong ligaw, at kung sila ay hindi tatalima ay kakausapin ko ang mga may-ari ng asong ligaw nang sa gayon ay walang mangyari pang aksidenteng gaya nito," Chavez added. —GMA Regional TV