A 15-year-old boy sustained a broken leg after being hit by a motorcycle driven by a 17-year-old in West Poblacion, Moalboal. The incident occurred when the victims were mistaken for mocking the perpetrator. The injured boy was taken to the hospital while the offender was handed over to the social welfare department. Dario V. Gil reported
15-Year-Old Suffers Broken Leg After Motorcycle Collision in Moalboal, Cebu
On the early morning of Sunday, November 12, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in West Poblacion, Moalboal town, southwest Cebu. A 15-year-old boy, identified as John (real name withheld for being a minor), was struck by a motorcycle driven by a 17-year-old minor, resulting in a broken right leg.
According to Police Master Sergeant Stewart Bayang of the Moalboal Police Station, the unfortunate event unfolded when John and another 15-year-old boy named Peter (real name withheld) were engaged in a lighthearted conversation at the port. Suddenly, a 17-year-old boy named James approached them and mistakenly believed they were mocking him. In response, James threw a punch at them, causing the terrified victims to flee and seek refuge behind a nearby school.
Despite thinking James had left the scene, John and Peter were soon startled to discover that he was relentlessly pursuing them on his motorcycle. Desperate to escape, the two boys resumed their attempt to flee. Tragically, John was unable to outrun James, who ultimately caught up to him and ran him over, resulting in a severe leg injury.
John was promptly rushed to the hospital for medical treatment, while James was apprehended by the police and subsequently handed over to the municipality’s social welfare department. During the subsequent investigation, James claimed that he committed the act out of retaliation for the alleged mockery by the victims. However, both John and Peter vehemently denied these accusations.
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers and consequences that can arise from misunderstandings and impulsive actions. It highlights the importance of communication and empathy in order to prevent such unfortunate incidents from occurring.
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