Truck that caused Marikina multiple-vehicle crash lost brakes – police

The 10-wheeler truck that ploughed through at least seven vehicles along A. Bonifacio Avenue in Marikina City where two were killed lost its brakes, a report from GMA's “Balitanghali” said Thursday.

 

“Nawalan po ito ng preno at bumangga sa jeep. Pagka-bangga sa jeep, nawalan po siya ng control at marami pang ibang nabanggang sasakyan,” Case investigator SPO1 Celestino Foronda said.

 

“Akala niya po hihinto yun dahil may pa-up na portion iyong flyover na yun. Kaso dire-diretso pa rin siya pababa,” he added.

 

The truck's passenger, Renante Nanoy, said they tried driving the truck into what they thought was the river.

 

“Sabi niya: 'Wala na tayong preno.' Akala ko sa ilog iyon. Kaya ihulog mo na, baka ilog iyan,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, the representative of the truck's owner said they will extend aid to those hurt as well as to the families who lost loved ones in the crash.

 

“Tutulungan naman po namin, di naman namin tinatakasan ang aksidente na nangyari na ito,” Luis Afable said.

 

Two people were killed and 14 were injured, including the truck driver Fernando Favillar, in the accident before Wednesday noon.

 

Favillar is currently under police custody and may face multiple homicide and multiple physical injuries charges. — Andrei Medina/JDS, GMA News