Early Tuesday morning, July 22, 2026, a passenger jeepney crashed into a traffic light post in Talisay City, resulting in injuries to both the driver and the conductor.
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. along the South Road Properties (SRP) near Barangay San Isidro.
Driver's Quick Decision Averted Greater Tragedy
Jasper Caingles, 45, the jeepney driver, and his conductor, Jovhille Largo, 28, were returning to their garage in Barangay Poblacion after dropping off a passenger.
According to Caingles, he swerved to avoid a dump truck that unexpectedly made a right turn at an intersection, despite having a stop signal.
I chose to evade the truck because a direct collision could have resulted in more serious injuries,
Jasper Caingles, Jeepney Driver
As a result of the evasive maneuver, the jeepney lost control and crashed into the traffic light post.
Caingles was trapped in the vehicle and suffered significant injuries, while Largo sustained only minor injuries.
Authorities Respond to Incident
Local authorities are currently coordinating the removal of the damaged jeepney and the fallen traffic light post to minimize disruption to traffic.
Investigators are analyzing CCTV footage to assess the circumstances surrounding the crash.
- Accident occurred around 3 a.m. on July 22, 2026
- Injuries sustained by driver and conductor
- Authorities reviewing CCTV footage for investigation