A 58-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run incident along V. Rama Avenue, Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City at around 5 a.m. on July 25, 2024.
The victim identified as Procolito Dandan Alquizalas, married, a resident of Barangay Candugay in the Municipality of Barili, south Cebu Province but residing currently in V. Rama was on his way to work when the incident happened.
The driver of the sport utility vehicle (SUV) that hit Alquizalas was referred to as alias “Jan,” male, 32 years old, a resident of Barangay Lahug, Cebu City.
According to initial investigation conducted by the Traffic Enforcement Unit (TEU) of the Cebu City Police Office, the victim was walking on the bike lane when the suspect had overtaken a public utility jeepney (PUJ) and hit him.
The SUV driver did not stop but was chased by a concerned ride-hailing app driver.
The suspect claimed he did not knew he hit a person.
As of posting time, the driver was taken into TEU custody.
Meanwhile, TEU Chief, Lieutenant Colonel Miguel Andeza, is set to commend the ride-hailing app driver identified as Reigner Casas for his concern in going after the suspect.