8-year-old thrown onto pavement after motorcycle slams into victim crossing Cauayan highway

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – An eight-year-old child was thrown onto the concrete pavement after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the national highway in Barangay Minante Dos, Cauayan City, at around 11:55 a.m. on November 5.

According to the Cauayan City Police Station, the motorcycle was traveling along the northbound lane toward the city proper when the child suddenly crossed the highway from the right side toward the opposite lane, resulting in the collision.

The impact threw the child onto the pavement, leaving the victim with injuries to the right foot, hand, both knees, and legs.

The child was immediately rushed to a private hospital in the city for treatment. During a visit by the Bombo News Team, the victim was reported to be in stable condition, although the family declined to comment on the incident.

The motorcycle driver also sustained minor injuries, while the motorcycle was damaged.

Police said the two parties had reached an agreement, with the driver agreeing to shoulder the child's medical expenses.

The incident recalls a similar accident in Barangay San Fermin, Cauayan City, on September 19, when a woman was also hit by a motorcycle while crossing the national highway.

The incidents underscore the need for motorists to remain alert, particularly in areas where pedestrians cross, while parents and guardians are urged to guide children on proper road safety practices.