THE truck driver involved in the Osmeña Highway road accident whose video went viral online has surrendered to authorities.
The driver appeared during the "Talk to the People" program on Wednesday, where he faced Manila Mayor Isko Moreno.
Moreno said that the incident was more complex than what was shown in the video, noting that earlier events preceding the accident were not visible in the footage.
BGen. Arnold Santiago of the Manila Police District, who also appeared in the program, said that the injured woman, Ruby Ann Wacay Damil, reportedly fell from a jeepney after a dispute with the vehicle's driver.
Police reports said that the driver of the jeepney tried to run away, fearing he would be mauled by the crowd.
He lost control of his vehicle near an intersection on the path of a speeding truck driven by Licudino Malliones.
Santiago said the jeepney reportedly beat the red light, and the truck had the right of way.
Malliones said he initially did not surrender because he was unaware that his truck hit Damil. He said he consulted his employer after learning of the incident.
The truck's owner, who also appeared during the program, pledged to shoulder Damil's medical expenses.
The Manila city government has also extended assistance to Damil, who is being treated at the Philippine General Hospital.
The viral video drew mixed reactions from netizens, with some saying the jeepney driver was also liable while others said Damil contributed to the mishap.
Moreno said that the incident should be evaluated in its entirety as authorities continue their investigation.
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