Man killed in collision

A man was killed after the motorcycle he was driving hit a van in Barangay San Isidro, Talisay City, around 5:30 a.m. yesterday.

Senior Police Officer 1 Maximo Cuyacot of the Talisay Traffic Division said Reylito Doronio, 33, was driving a Honda motorcycle with license plate numbers GD 41407 when he crossed an intersection and collided with the Isuzu Elf van driven by Jurie dela Cruz, 21.

Doronio was heading to Barangay Tabunok while Dela Cruz was coming in from the opposite direction heading to southern Cebu. According to witnesses, both vehicles were trying to beat the red light and were traveling at high speed.

After the impact, Doronio was thrown to the pavement while his motorcycle was dragged a few meters away. He suffered critical injuries and was brought to the Talisay District Hospital but where he died a few hours later.

Dela Cruz is currently detained at the city's custodial facility. Cuyacot said the accident may be settled through possible amicable settlement between the family of the victim and the side of Dela Cruz.

Around 11 a.m. in Barangay Libjo, Tabogon town, a three-year-old boy was also killed after he was hit by a tricycle along the National Highway.

Alexis Lepala, of Barangay Mabuli of the same town, was killed after he was hit by the motorcycle driven by Mark Aton, 23, a resident of Barangay Gairan, Bogo City.

Police Officer 1 John Louie Villasica said the boy was with his father walking beside the highway on their way home when he saw his mother standing on the other side. The boy crossed the road and was hit by Aton who was heading to Cebu City. The boy was rushed to the Cebu Provincial Hospital but did not make it there alive.

It was later found out that Aton was driving without a license. Aton was arrested and is currently detained at the station.