59-year-old in a critical condition after hit and run incident

A 59-year-old man is in critical condition after a tricycle driver hit him, according to a "24 Oras" report by Jun Veneracion on Thursday.

The family of victim, Rolando Gonzales, identified the suspect as Eric Asahan.

Gonzales reportedly had a heated argument with Asahan's son while they were waiting in line in their neighborhood's water source.

The incident took place Tuesday morning along a street in Barangay Alapan 2A, Imus, Cavite just a short distance from the barangay hall.

As seen on CCTV, Asahan fled the scene and drove past a van driven by a Librado Caldejon, a barangay kagawad the suspect's cousin.

For his part, Caldejon said he was unsure if it was an accident.

"At saka hindi ko parin po alam talaga kung binangga 'yun o nabangga po," the kagawad said.

"Nakita ko po may nakasalkubong po akong tricycle pero hindi ko alam na binangga o nabangga po," he added.

Caldejon said he did not recognize his cousin until it was too late and was unable to act right away due to shock.

Meanwhile, the police are conducting an investigation on the incident before they can file a case against Asahan for frustrated murder.

Distressed over their patriarch's critical state, Gonzales' family urged Asahan to surrender.

"'Yung tatay ko, lumalaban. Kaya kami, lumalaban din para sa kanya. Kasi sabi namin huwag kaming iiwan, sabi niya malakas siya, hindi niya kami iiwan. Pero kinabukasan, hindi na siya makagalaw," said the victim's daughter.

"Hindi niya maidilat 'yung mata niya. Paralyzed na 'yung kalahating katawan niya. Hindi na siya makakilos. 'Yung isa nalang na kamay niya ang nagrerespond tas di na siya nagsasalita kinabukasan," she added.

"Tapos ngayon nag-aagaw buhay 'yung tatay ko. Masaya ka na ba? Sana lang sumuko ka na. May mga anak ka rin. Isipin mo kung sa iyo mangyari 'yan, ano mangyayari sa mga anak mo? Sa pamilya mo?" she said.

Information on Asahan's whereabouts may be directed to the police by contacting 0920-212-1031. — Margaret Claire Layug/BAP, GMA News