A seafarer died while his wife was injured after the car they were riding in plunged into a river in Tobias Fornier town, Province of Antique.

The seaman was identified as Sheridan Sansaet, while his wife was identified as Cookie Sansaet.

Police reports had it that their car crashed into a road barrier and fell into a river in Barangay Arobo, Municipality of Tobias Fornier on October 18, 2024.

According to Tobias Fornier Police, the couple was from the town of San Jose and was bound for home.

Sheridan who was driving the vehicle dozed off as attested to by his wife.

Sheridan was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced there dead.

Cookie was being attended to at the hospital, as of this writing.

Police added it is likely that the driver drowned.

It was also found out that they were traveling at nighttime.

Cookie was able to get out of the car and sought help from residents.

“Nakatulog siya habang nagda-drive kasi gabi iyon. Payo namin sa mga motorista, kung inaantok na sila, pwede namang huminto at matulog muna upang maiwasan ang the same accident,” said Staff Sergeant Anthony Pelingon, investigator at Tobias Fornier Municipal Police Station.