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E-bike rider killed after stopping in front of truck in Laguna
A 47-year-old e-bike rider was fatally struck and crushed by a truck in San Pablo City, Laguna on Monday night. Security camera footage shows the rider stopped directly in front of the vehicle in a residential barangay.
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The fatal collision occurred at 10:50 p.m. in Barangay San Roque, San Pablo City, according to initial police reports from the Calabarzon Police Regional Office. The victim, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the truck.
According to security camera footage reviewed by authorities, the e-bike rider came to a stop directly in front of the truck moments before impact. The exact circumstances leading to the rider's positioning in front of the vehicle remained under investigation as of Tuesday.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding e-bikes and other light vehicles sharing roads with larger commercial vehicles in the region. Local police said they are continuing their investigation into the incident.