SUV driver in NAIA crash out on bail - police

Metro Manila, Philippines - The sports utility vehicle (SUV) driver behind the deadly crash at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport is out on bail, authorities said on Friday, May 16.

In a message to NewsWatch Plus, the Philippine National Police aviation security group said the driver was allowed to post a P100,000 bail and was released from police custody Thursday night, May 15.

The driver is facing a complaint for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, multiple physical injuries, and damage to property.

“Na-release (siya) sa custody namin after medical examination sa kanya at na-turn over namin sa kanyang common law wife,” the aviation security group said.

[Translation: We released him from our custody after conducting a medical examination and we turned him over to his common law wife.]

Two people, including a four-year-old child, were killed after the SUV rammed into the entrance of the departure area of the NAIA Terminal 1 on May 4.

The driver reportedly stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake.

The Land Transportation Office earlier suspended the SUV driver’s license for 90 days.