Female Student Sustains Injuries After Being Hit by Motorcycle While Crossing Pedestrian Lane
A female student was injured after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing a pedestrian lane along Jaime Cardinal Sin Avenue in Kalibo.
On Tuesday morning (August 11, 2026), the student was on her way to school and was already crossing through the designated pedestrian lane near Aklan Polytechnic College when the accident happened.
Witnesses said the motorcycle struck the student, causing her to be thrown to the ground. Reports also indicated that the motorcycle fell on top of her after the impact.
The student immediately complained of pain in her arm and knee following the accident. People in the area quickly rushed to help her while waiting for emergency responders to arrive. The incident caught the attention of nearby residents and passersby, who were concerned about the condition of the young student.
Personnel from the Bureau of Fire Protection, medical responders, and police officers promptly arrived at the scene. The victim was given first aid before being transported by ambulance to a medical facility for further examination and treatment.
Aside from her physical injuries, concerns were also raised about the emotional trauma she may have experienced after being involved in the accident.
Authorities conducted an initial investigation and spoke with the motorcycle driver. Reports indicated that the driver was able to present a valid driver’s license. However, officers are still reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine possible liabilities and whether traffic violations were committed.
The accident happened in a school zone and directly on a pedestrian lane, an area where motorists are expected to slow down and give way to people crossing the road.
Local authorities reminded drivers, motorcycle riders, tricycle operators, and other motorists to exercise extra caution when approaching pedestrian lanes and school zones.
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