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Car crash hurts 3
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Posted on Apr 24 2001
A 53-year-old man was rushed to the Intensive Care Unit ward at the local hospital, barely surviving from an auto-auto collision Sunday afternoon.
Police assessed the road accident as a combination of factors, one of them being driver error.
The roadway and weather conditions at the scene of the accident also contributed to the mishap that day where two four-door Hyundai model vehicles crashed into each other, according to police.
All occupants of both vehicles were injured when the pair of Hyundai Elantra and Accent cars collided against one another near Herman’s Bakery in Airport Road.
The driver of the Elantra and his passenger sustained minor injuries while the single occupant of the Accent car ended up in ICU for severe injuries.
Preliminary police reports reveal that it was the Accent operator that made the error which resulted in the crash.
Department of Public Safety spokesperson Cecil Celes said yesterday the Accent car was traveling south on Airport Road when it started to slip and spin as it approached a sharp curve.
The vehicle ended up encroaching on the northbound lane, hitting the Elantra which was treading on its own direction.
All individuals involved in the crash were transported to the Commonwealth Health Center for treatment.
Passengers of the Elantra complained of body pains and contusions. They were released immediately after treatment.
Meanwhile, the 53-year-old driver was admitted to the ICU for serious injuries.
Police said he suffered from fracture on the right rib and a collapsed lung.
Both vehicles were impounded to DPS custody. (MM)
