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MANILA, Philippines — An investigation on a fatal road crash in San Mateo, Rizal – after a jeepney reportedly went on an “overtaking spree” – has begun, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Sunday.
According to the LTFRB, the incident that killed a female rider occurred on Thursday, August 20.
“The driver was reported to have engaged in an overtaking spree and occupied the opposite line until he was unable to avoid the motorcycle driven by a 43-year old female rider,” the LTFRB reported.
“Based on the initial investigation of the local police, the driver of a passenger jeepney, with license plate TWS 560, was speeding off the vehicle in an attempt to pick up more passengers,” it added.
