00:00 In this CCTV footage, on the morning of September 18, a man was seen crossing his bicycle.
00:09 When he reached the middle of the road, a motorcycle hit him.
00:17 How can we avoid accidents like this?
00:24 This is the town of Bulans, Sorsogon, where the incident took place.
00:34 The good news is that the man was hit by minor injuries when he was 65 years old.
00:43 I saw him, but he was still far away.
00:48 He was driving so fast. I was trying to avoid him, but I thought he was going to hit me.
00:58 He even hit me.
01:00 I didn't feel anything. I was lost. I was right on the road.
01:11 The man was rushed to the tricycle parked by the motorcycle, and the motorcycle rider was also hit.
01:18 Both were taken to the nearest hospital.
01:22 My father fell under the tricycle and had an abrasion.
01:29 The team immediately took him to the hospital.
01:33 Based on the findings of the nurse, the motorcycle rider was hit.
01:40 The injury also affected the head and the motorcycle rider's nose was bleeding.
01:46 It was difficult for Eduardo to move because of the bruise.
01:51 It was difficult for me to stand up. I was always sitting there.
01:57 When they were not here, I was trying to force my body to reach them.
02:03 They were in class. No one was left here.
02:09 Even his farming was affected.
02:12 I should be there. I should be taking care of my farm.
02:23 We showed the CCTV footage to the orthopedic surgeon and rehab and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Oliver Lozano.
02:33 Aside from the possible fracture, we also looked at the possibility of injury to the muscle and soft tissue.
02:43 Based on the results of the X-ray done to Eduardo, he did not have a fractured head.
02:49 It means that there was no fracture, which is good for the patient.
02:58 This accident is said to be very dangerous, especially for people like Eduardo who are already old.
03:03 For men, there can be a bone fracture, which is called osteoporosis, once they reach the age of 60.
03:14 According to Dr. Lozano, for those who witnessed the accident, the patient should not move.
03:22 It is better to wait for the rescue team.
03:26 Usually, when an accident happens, the patient is just carried away.
03:30 The patient can be transported to the vehicle.
03:33 That's why the first aid management is important.
03:38 The patient should not move.
03:41 If a splint is needed to immobilize the affected limb,
03:46 if a collar is needed, because we don't want to have a spinal cord injury.
03:55 At present, Eduardo is recovering in his house.
03:58 I am still alive. I can still work.
04:09 Meanwhile, the rider who was in the hospital is still in good health.
04:14 He refused to be interviewed.
04:16 The two fields are still being repaired.
04:22 He came here, looked at my bicycle, and told me to fix it.
04:29 According to the Road Safety and Chief Responder of the MDRRMO of Bulan, Sor Suguan,
04:35 vehicular accidents are common in the area where the accident happened.
04:39 We need to stop, look, and listen.
04:44 That's the number one protocol there.
04:48 We need to avoid accidents, especially if the road is dark.
04:53 Also, cross the right and safe crossings.
04:57 Let the motorists know to follow the speed limit.
05:02 According to the MDRRMO, the speed limit should be 20 to 30 km/h
05:08 on barangay roads like the road where Eduardo was hit.
05:14 We should follow the speed limit required on the roads.
05:18 He is already fortunate to be in a barangay road.
05:21 It is advisable that he should have a minor.
05:24 Dear fellow, don't drink and drive.
05:28 Let's not drive while we are drunk.
05:30 We should always wear gear, especially for riders who are traveling long distances.
05:37 Eduardo has a message for his fellow riders.
05:43 Be careful when you drive because you are fast.
05:47 You can kill someone.
05:49 Eduardo also learned from an accident that happened to him.
05:54 You should be careful.
05:58 If you see the other side, it's like I can't do anything.
06:05 I'm used to crossing the road in the morning and afternoon.
06:10 Dear fellow, let's be alert on the road.
06:13 Follow the traffic laws so that accidents can be avoided and no one is in danger.
06:20 [Music]
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