A rider and his female passenger were thrown off their motorcycle after losing control in Barangay Buenlag, Mangaldan, Pangasinan.

The two were on their way home from a local store after buying snacks when the incident happened.

Faustina Bautista, the passenger, sustained severe head injuries and was pronounced dead, while the rider is still under observation at the hospital.

According to witnesses, the motorcycle was speeding before the rider lost control.

"Yung naka-single, sobrang bilis nila magpatakbo... nauntog yung babae, na-out balance yung driver," Ryan Dulatre, an eyewitness, said.

Police investigation revealed that both the rider and Bautista were under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident and were not wearing helmets.

"Ayon sa pag-iimbestiga natin, yung rider at backride [ay] nakainom ng alak... parehas sila na walang helmet kaya nung sumemplang sila, walang proteksyon yung mga ulo nila," PCPT. Rommel Dulay from Mangaldan Police Station stated, said.

Jimboy Bautista, the victim’s son, shared an emotional message:

"Kung saan man siya naroroon, sana palagi niya kaming bantayan at palagi siyang masaya," he said.