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Cyclist dies after being struck by motorcycle in Pangasinan
A Binmaley resident was killed Thursday morning when a motorcycle collided with his bicycle on a provincial road. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
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The fatal collision occurred along a provincial road in Barangay Camaley, Binmaley, Pangasinan, on Thursday morning. The cyclist, a married unemployed resident of the municipality, was riding a black bicycle when he was struck from behind by the motorcycle rider.
The impact of the collision proved fatal for the cyclist. Authorities did not immediately release the victim's name pending notification of family members.
Initial police investigation indicated the motorcycle rider did not intentionally strike the cyclist. The incident is being classified as an accident, though the investigation remained ongoing as of report time.
The cyclist was not wearing a protective helmet at the time of the collision, which may have contributed to the severity of his injuries. Road safety advocates continue to emphasize the importance of protective equipment for all road users in the Philippines.