Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 11) — A service vehicle of the Philippine Navy figured in a crash with a passenger jeepney in Makati City Friday night.
The Philippine Navy in a statement on Saturday said two of its personnel, including the driver, sustained minor injuries, along with at least 10 passengers of the jeepney.
The driver of the jeepney fled the scene of the crash.
Initial police investigation showed that the two vehicles were travelling along Chino Roces Avenue at around 8 p.m. when the collision happened. The government vehicle was headed toward EDSA from Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, while the jeepney was on the opposite lane, police said.
The Philippine Navy said its vehicle was on its way back to Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City “when hit by the jeep.”
It said it is now “providing support” to the Philippine National Police in investigating the incident, promising to take appropriate action should its personnel be found guilty of any wrongdoing.
“Rest assured, the PN do not tolerate [misdemeanor] from our ranks and if [there] will be a liability, offenders will be subject to corresponding punishments based on our existing policies and regulations,” the Philippine Navy’s statement read.
