A woman was killed, and a transport network vehicle service motorcycle rider was seriously injured after an SUV struck their motorcycle along Ortigas Avenue in Mandaluyong City early Friday.
The 41-year-old passenger died at the scene, while the 25-year-old rider was taken to a hospital and remains under treatment, according to the Mandaluyong City Police.
Initial investigation showed that the SUV and motorcycle were traveling toward San Juan when the collision occurred in Barangay Wack-Wack.
Police said the SUV bore a House of Representatives sticker but clarified that the 20-year-old driver is a student and is not employed by the chamber.
The driver was detained at the Mandaluyong City Police Station and faces charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, serious physical injuries, and damage to property.
Authorities said the woman’s family and the driver had reached a settlement. The driver is expected to be released from police custody on July 13.