FOUR persons were killed in a road mishap involving a sedan and a truck before dawn in Antipolo City yesterday.
Col. Felipe Maraggun, Rizal PPO director, identified the fatalities as Juanito Cataylo, 22, the driver of the Honda Civic sedan; John Magsino, 21; Jose Lawrence, 21; and Ereneo Balmonte, 22, all residents of Antipolo City.
They died on the spot due to severe body and head injuries.
The driver of the Isuzu Wingvan truck identified as Glen Gumban, 48, a resident of Marikina City, was brought to the local police station to face charges, including reckless impudence resulting in multiple homicides and damage to property.
Investigation showed that both vehicles were traveling westbound on Marcos Highway in Barangay Mayamot at around 3 a.m.
It was theorized the driver of the car lost control and hit the left rear portion of the truck.