Two Friends Killed While Crossing Marcos Highway in Antipolo — Driver Now in Police Custody

Two men who were just trying to cross the street ended up dead on Marcos Highway in Antipolo City after being struck by a car. The tragic incident happened when the two friends were crossing the busy thoroughfare — and what happened next was a nightmare sequence of bad timing.

According to a report on GMA's "State of the Nation," the two victims initially stopped mid-crossing to avoid an oncoming vehicle. But when they started walking again, they were hit by another car. The impact was so violent that both men were thrown several meters from the point of impact.

Both victims were rushed to the hospital but were declared dead on arrival. Just like that — two friends who were probably just heading somewhere together, gone in an instant. The kind of story that makes you realize how dangerous Philippine roads really are, especially major highways like Marcos Highway where vehicles regularly speed through.

The driver of the vehicle that hit them told authorities he tried to hit the brakes but couldn't stop in time. He is now in police custody as the investigation continues. Whether it was speeding, poor visibility, or just plain recklessness — that's what investigators will need to figure out.

The families of the two victims have already said they intend to file charges against the driver. Marcos Highway has long been known as a dangerous stretch for pedestrians, with frequent accidents involving both vehicles and people on foot. This latest tragedy is another grim reminder that more needs to be done to protect pedestrians on the country's busiest roads.

Source: GMA News