Four people were killed and seven others were injured after a truck plowed through 11 vehicles and three houses along Barangay Isabang, Maharlika Highway in Lucena City, Quezon province, on Saturday night.
According to a report from the Quezon Provincial Police Office, the number of fatalities rose by midday Sunday.
The victims were identified as the truck driver, known only as “William,” 34, a resident of Daraga, Albay; “Mark Oliver,” a resident of one of the damaged houses; “Sherwin,” 41, a tricycle driver; and his passenger, “Roldan,” 37, both residents of Lucena City. “Sherwin” and “Roldan” died on the spot.
Police said the ten-wheeler truck driven by William was traveling at high speed when he lost control of the vehicle while crossing the Lucena Welcome Circle in Barangay Isabang at around 11:20 p.m. on October 11.
The truck rammed 11 vehicles—10 cars and a sports utility vehicle—parked outside roadside establishments and residential garages, as well as a tricycle.
Three of the vehicles caught fire after the collision, which also damaged a news cab of a local radio station. The truck then crashed into three nearby houses.
Rescuers brought all the victims to a nearby hospital, but four were declared dead on arrival. The fourth fatality was initially found beneath the debris of his house, which was destroyed by the out-of-control truck.
