By Perfecto T. Raymundo, Jr.
QUEZON CITY — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has suspended the operation of the UV Express that figured in a multiple collision incident in Quezon City on Friday (Oct. 17) that left one person dead and 14 others injured.
LTFRB Chairman Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said that a show cause order (SCO) was already issued against the owner of the UV Express, which came with an order to explain why the franchise should not be revoked over the incident.
Another case that the owner is facing is for hiring a reckless driver who was arrested after speeding off after the incident that happened along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.
“The owner of this particular unit has a lot of explaining to do because of that incident. We will determine at the course of the investigation why the driver of that UV Express reacted that way which resulted in death and multiple injuries,” Chairman Mendoza said.
Based on the police report obtained by the LTFRB, the driver of the UV Express suddenly rammed into a group of motorcycle riders while being pursued by other riders.
“He continued to accelerate and repeatedly drove recklessly, circling from the eastbound to the westbound lanes of Commonwealth Avenue and vice versa, bumping into other vehicles and causing injuries to several victims in his attempt to evade apprehension,” the police report read.
The incident resulted in the death of one person, while at least 14 others were injured.
Several motorcycles were also damaged as a result.
In the SCO, the owner of the unit was ordered to surrender the license plates of the unit involved, and that the UV Express be impounded.
“On behalf of the LTFRB, we express condolences to the family of the victim. We will make sure that justice will be served,” Mendoza said.
JTR Reports 101825–MHE
