Traffic Enforcer Fatally Struck in Devastating Multi-Vehicle Highway Crash in Carmen
A dedicated traffic enforcer tragically lost his life on Tuesday evening, March 10, 2026, following a severe multi-vehicle accident on the national highway in Barangay Dawis Norte, Carmen, Cebu. The victim, identified as June Ray Repaso, a resident of Malbago, Luyang in Carmen, was pronounced dead at the scene after being run over by a large wing van. Repaso was operating a Yamaha Mio motorcycle at the time of the devastating crash, which has left the local community in shock.
How the Tragic Incident Unfolded According to Police Reports
Based on the initial police investigation, the accident began around 7 p.m. when a Kia Sportage, driven by 58-year-old British national Anthony Robert Hewitt, was traveling north on the highway. Hewitt attempted to make a left turn into an alley that leads toward a local cemetery. In a sudden and unfortunate chain of events, Repaso’s motorcycle reportedly struck the rear of Hewitt’s vehicle. The impact caused the motorcycle to slide violently into the opposite lane. At that exact moment, a wing van traveling toward Cebu City, driven by 36-year-old Bryan Barazan, ran over Repaso, resulting in fatal injuries.
Injuries, Survivor, and Ongoing Legal Investigation
June Ray Repaso suffered severe head injuries that proved fatal, leading to his immediate death at the crash site. His passenger, Joe-Ramie Lumongsod Singson, survived the accident but was rushed to the Danao City Provincial Hospital by emergency responders for urgent medical treatment. Both drivers involved, Anthony Robert Hewitt and Bryan Barazan, are currently in police custody as authorities continue their investigation. The police are awaiting a decision from Repaso's family regarding whether they will file formal charges against the drivers, highlighting the legal complexities surrounding this tragic event.
