Two separate road accidents in Carmen City and Camotes Island on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, resulted in three fatalities and one injury, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the region.
Carmen City Accident Claims Traffic Enforcer's Life
In Carmen City, a tragic collision led to the death of traffic enforcer June Ray Repaso, a resident of Barangay Luyang. The incident occurred on the National Highway in Barangay Dawis Norte.
Repaso was riding his Yamaha Mio motorcycle with passenger Joe-Ramie Lumongsod Singson, heading north. Upon reaching the area, their motorcycle was struck from behind by a Kia Sportage driven by 58-year-old British national Anthony Robert Hewitt, who was attempting to turn left toward a cemetery.
The impact caused the motorcycle to fall, throwing Repaso into the opposite lane. At that moment, a wing van driven by Bryan Barazan, en route to Cebu City, passed by and ran over Repaso's head, leading to his immediate death.
Singson, the passenger, was promptly taken to Danao City Provincial Hospital for treatment. Both drivers, Hewitt and Barazan, are currently in the custody of the Carmen Police for investigation.
Camotes Island Crash Kills Two Teenage Cousins
Meanwhile, on Camotes Island, two 15-year-old cousins lost their lives in a separate accident. The crash happened at 9:20 PM on Provincial Road in Sityo Camandang, Barangay Teguis, Poro City.
The victims were identified as Japoy Clart Laguna, the driver, and James Clart Laguna, the passenger, both residents of Barangay Calmante in Tudela City. They were returning home to Tudela after a trip from San Francisco City.
Upon approaching a blind curve, Japoy lost control of the motorcycle, causing it to collide directly with a coconut tree. Due to the severity of the impact, both cousins sustained serious bodily injuries and were declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
Community Impact and Safety Concerns
These incidents have sparked renewed discussions about road safety in the area. Local authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution, especially on hazardous routes like blind curves and busy highways.
The deaths of a traffic enforcer and two young individuals underscore the urgent need for improved traffic enforcement and public awareness campaigns to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
