KIBUNGAN, Benguet – A 54-year old man died after he was pinned down by the propeller of his vehicle while doing under chasis repair at Dael, Madaymen, here, Sunday.
Police authorities identified the victim as Todis Bestre Toctocan, 54, single, a native and a resident at Dael, Madaymen. Kibungan, Benguet.
Initial police investigation showed the victim was supposed to do under chassis repair of his vehicle when his shirt was caught by the turning propeller until it pinned his body to the vehicle’s chassis.
Responding police operatives and attending physicians pronounced the victim dead on the spot because of neurologic shock secondary to multiple skull fracture and cervical fracture.
The victim was brought home by his relatives to give him the appropriate wake and burial.
By Dexter A. See