A 20-year-old motorcycle rider was killed while two people on board another vehicle were injured after an alleged drag race resulted in a collision in Kidapawan City.

CCTV footage showed a multipurpose vehicle crossing Sinsuat Street around 1 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, when it was hit by a speeding motorcycle.

Because of the impact, the rider died on the spot. The 22-year-old driver of the other vehicle and his 20-year-old female companion were injured and were brought to the hospital for treatment.

Based on investigation, the rider who crashed into the multipurpose vehicle was allegedly involved in a drag race with another rider illegally.

“Nag-drag race itong dalawang lalaki. Pag-abot nila doon sa may crossing sa Sinsuat St., may mag-right turn doon na isang sasakyan. Sa kasamaang palad, nakalusot po yung isa, pero yung isang motorcycle drag racer gamit ang kanyang motorcycle ay nabangga niya na sasakyan,” Kidapawan City Police Chief, Lt. Col. Jose Marie Simangan, said.

Police said settlement talks between the parties involved are ongoing, as of this writing.

Authorities admitted that catching riders involved in drag racing remains a challenge.

“Isa sa mga natanggap natin na impormasyon, meron din silang mga spotter. Ibig sabihin, binabantayan lang nila ang mga patrol car na dumadaan diyan sa highway natin or sa main road natin sa Kidapawan. At tina-timing na kapag walang dumaan na mga mobile patrollers natin, yun na, doon na nila isinasagawa ang drag racing,” Simangan added.

Police reminded the public to avoid illegal drag racing activities to prevent accidents.