The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has revoked the driver's license of a dump truck driver whose vehicle overturned and crushed a motorcycle, killing its rider and injuring two other passengers in Quezon City.
In a statement, the LTO said its investigation found the driver liable for reckless driving in connection with the fatal incident, which occurred around 12:30 a.m. on October 27, 2026, along Congressional Avenue corner Luzon Avenue in Barangay Culiat.
Based on the initial investigation of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Traffic Sector 6, the dump truck and motorcycle were traveling along Congressional Avenue toward Luzon Avenue when the truck driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle due to defective brakes.
The dump truck overturned onto its left side, crushing the motorcycle and its three occupants.
The motorcycle rider was rushed to East Avenue Medical Center for treatment but later died, while the two back riders sustained injuries.
Following the incident, the LTO issued a Show Cause Order against the truck driver and operator and conducted an administrative investigation.
The agency subsequently declared the driver an improper person to operate a motor vehicle, leading to the revocation of his driver's license.
The LTO also found the truck operator liable for employing a reckless driver. Meanwhile, the complaint involving the operation of a vehicle with defective parts was temporarily deferred pending the necessary inspection.
The dump truck remains under alarm as the LTO continues its administrative proceedings.
LTO Assistant Secretary Markus V. Lacanilao said the agency would hold accountable those found responsible for road accidents resulting from violations of traffic regulations.
He also reminded drivers and vehicle operators to ensure that their vehicles are in safe and roadworthy condition before traveling.
