Fatal Crash in Isabela Leaves 8 Dead, 1 in Coma

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A devastating crash occurred in Barangay San Pedro-San Pablo, Aurora, Isabela on July 19, resulting in the deaths of 8 people and leaving 1 in a coma. The incident involved three vehicles: a six-wheeler truck and two passenger vans, with 25 people on board. The collision happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. when the truck driver allegedly lost control, encroaching into the opposite lane and crashing into the van driven by Ron Onalan. The second van, driven by Oseas Calderon, also slammed into the truck due to the sudden stoppage. The victims included 4 passengers from the van driven by Calderon, who were all declared dead on arrival at hospitals in Cabatuan and Roxas towns. Two passengers from the van driven by Onalan were injured, while another remains in a coma.

Key Takeaways:

  • 8 people were confirmed dead in the crash, including 4 passengers from the van driven by Oseas Calderon.
  • 1 person is in a coma, a passenger from the van driven by Ron Onalan.
  • The incident involved three vehicles: a six-wheeler truck and two passenger vans.
  • The truck driver, October De Leon, was allegedly driving erratically and lost control, encroaching into the opposite lane.
  • The van driven by Onalan had 16 passengers, and the van driven by Calderon had 9 passengers.
  • The collision occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. on July 19 in Barangay San Pedro-San Pablo, Aurora, Isabela.

Statistics:

  • 8 people died in the crash.
  • 1 person is in a coma.
  • 25 people were on board the three vehicles involved in the crash.
  • 4 passengers from the van driven by Calderon were declared dead on arrival at hospitals.
  • The van driven by Calderon had 9 passengers.
  • The van driven by Onalan had 16 passengers.
  • The crash occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. on July 19.

Sources:

  • "8 dead, 1 in coma, in Isabela crash" by Philippine Star, no date available.