SUV driver in SLEX hit-and-run surrendered to authorities —HPG

The driver of an SUV involved in a hit-and-run incident along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) on June 6 has surrendered to authorities, the Philippine National Police - Highway Patrol Group (HPG) said Wednesday.

In a press conference, HPG chief Police Brigadier General Rommel Batangan identified the SUV driver as alias “Man.”

“Matapos ang kanyang pagsuko, dinala ang nasabing indibidwal sa HPG headquarters para sa kaukulang dokumentasyon bilang bahagi ng nagpapatuloy na imbestigasyon,” Batangan said.

(After his surrender, the said individual was brought to the HPG headquarters for necessary documentation as part of the ongoing investigation.)

According to the HPG, its joint intelligence-driven and backtracking operations conducted from June 6 to 9 led to the suspect's surrender.

The suspect is believed to have been involved in the hit-and-run incident along SLEX, which resulted in physical injuries to an HPG personnel.

Authorities also recovered the involved SUV from a repair shop in Antipolo City during separate intelligence and backtracking operations.

The vehicle was immediately placed under HPG custody for proper documentation and evidentiary purposes.

The PNP-HPG has also sent a formal letter to the Land Transportation Office (LTO) recommending the revocation of the suspect’s driver’s license and the imposition of alarm status on the vehicle involved, pending the completion of the investigation and legal proceedings.

Charges of abandonment of one’s own victim and reckless imprudence resulting in physical injuries and damage to property are being prepared against the suspect. —AOL, GMA News