A head-on collision of motorcycles in the Municipality of Sara, Province of Iloilo killed two riders on the spot, while another succumbed to fatal wounds in the hospital.

The incident happened afternoon on January 1, 2025 in Barangay Padios.

Persons on board the motorcycles were thrown off on impact.

Based on investigation done by Sara Police, a motorcycle driven by a certain Norberto Diolata had two persons riding in pillion identified as Cherry Grace Jovillo and Jet Mark Paigaran.

The three were en route to the Municipality of Concepcion, but figured in the mishap with another motorcycle driven by a certain Eugene Valderama bound for Sara town.

“Opposite lane bale. Ang kalsada dyan is naka-slope papunta sa tulay. Mabilis ang takbo ng Suzuki Raider, nagpagewang-gewang ito at tumama sa nakasalubong na Baja,” according to Corporal Joven Bajon, investigator at Sara Municipal Police Station.

Diolata and Valderama, the drivers, sustained fatal wounds on the head.

Earlier, it was reported that the two persons riding in pillion with Diolata were rushed to the hospital. But as of January 3, 2024, Jovillo was confirmed to have succumbed to severe wounds.

Bajon said that riders have been reminded repeatedly to ride safely and to always wear protective gear such as crash helmets.

“Isa lang naman ang buhay natin. Dapat pag-ingatan dahil may mga kaanak tayong naghihintay sa ating mga tahanan,” Bajon stressed.