A 30-year-old man was found dead on the road in Barangay Sta. Maria, Umingan, Pangasinan.

The man was identified as Jesus Camurungan.

Authorities suspect he was a victim of a hit-and-run incident because he had wounds in his head and body.

Based on police investigation, the incident occurred while Camurungan was riding his motorcycle on his way home. 

His family is deeply distressed by the incident, especially since his partner is five months pregnant.

“Sobrang sakit lalo na ngayon na magkakaroon na sana siya ng unang anak kaya humihingi sana kami ng hustisya para sa kapatid ko,” Jessica Camurungan, the victim’s sister, said.

According to Jessica, the injuries her brother sustained were more than just minor scratches, which was why they requested a thorough investigation. They suspect foul play in his death.

“Malakas ang kutob namin. Nagtanong kami sa mga malapit sa pinangyarihan ng aksidente ng kuya ko; nagtanong kami kung may narinig na banggaan. Ang sabi nila, wala silang narinig,” Jessica said.

The Umingan Police are now investigating the incident to determine if foul play was involved, although initial evidence points to a road accident.

“May kasunod na bus na ‘yun ang nakasagasa sa kanya. On-going pa ang backtracking kung anong bus… initially bus ang nakasagasa sa kanya,” PMAJ. Arnold Soriano, Chief of Umingan Police Station, said.

The Camurungan family hopes that justice will be served.