Motorcycle rider killed in crash involving former Bulacan mayor

PULILAN, Bulacan — A motorcycle rider was killed in a road accident last week involving former Pulilan Mayor Ma. Rosario Ochoa, 71, authorities said. The incident occurred when Ochoa was operating an SUV that collided with two motorcycles on a roadway in the town.

According to initial reports, the motorcycles crossed into the path of Ochoa's vehicle, resulting in the fatal collision. Investigators are still determining the exact circumstances of the crash and whether the former mayor may have struck the motorcycle rider after the initial impact.

Ochoa, who previously served as mayor of the Bulacan municipality, was reportedly at the scene following the accident. The police and traffic authorities are conducting a full investigation into the incident to establish liability and examine road conditions at the time of the collision.

The death marks another road safety incident in the region and has drawn attention to vehicle accident protocols and investigation procedures in provincial areas.