Woman killed as overtaking jeep causes crash

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has started investigating a road crash caused by a jeepney driver who went on an “overtaking spree” in San Mateo, Rizal, on Aug. 20.

The accident killed a woman driving a motorcycle.

“The driver was reported to have engaged in an overtaking spree and occupied the opposite line until he was unable to avoid the motorcycle driven by a 43-year-old female rider,” the LTFRB said.

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“Based on the initial investigation of the local police, the driver of a passenger jeepney with license plate TWS 560 was speeding … in an attempt to pick up more passengers,” it added.