BACOLOD City – He tried to avoid hitting a dog. He was the one who ended up dead.
A 64-year-old tricycle driver died after his vehicle plunged into a canal in Purok Star Apple, Barangay Vito, Sagay City, Negros Occidental.
Police identified the victim as Rogelio Saura Lugo of Purok Carmina, Hacienda Fe, Escalante City.
Lugo was negotiating the road when he tried to avoid the dog at around 5 p.m. Monday.
His tricycle swerved toward the canal and fell. The incident caused him injuries on the body.
Lugo was taken to the Lopez District Planters Foundation Hospital in Sagay City. He died while undergoing treatment at around 8 p.m.
His wife Adelaida reported the incident to the Sagay City police station./PN
