A 40-year-old motorcycle rider died after being electrocuted by a live power line along Mawaque Road in Barangay Sapang Biabas, Mabalacat City, Pampanga, at around 5:45 pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Police identified the victim as a resident of San Isidro, Mabalacat City.
Incident Details
Witnesses told investigators from the Mabalacat City Police Station that they heard a loud popping sound from an electric utility pole while heavy rain was pouring. This caused power lines to snap and resulted in a power outage. Despite the incident, motorists continued passing through the area.
According to police, about an hour later, when electrical service was restored, the victim was traversing the road when a live wire came into contact with his body, causing him to be electrocuted.
Response and Medical Declaration
Bystanders immediately responded by using a fire extinguisher to put out the flames and sought assistance from the Bureau of Fire Protection. First responders rushed the victim to Mabalacat District Hospital, where the attending physician declared him dead on arrival at 6:09 p.m.
