Joy Adalia
The driver of the silver Toyota Avanza involved in the hit-and-run which injured a Taguig student riding a bicycle has finally surrendered after a massive manhunt went viral on Facebook, with thousands of netizens on the lookout ever since he sped away from the accident.
See: Student injured in hit-and-run incident in Taguig; Netizens form post-sharing brigade to find driver
The suspect surrendered to Taguig City Police 7 at the Bonifacio Global City at 11 AM on Friday, June 26, 2015, said Senior Superintendent Arthur Felix Asis.
Marshall Jun Mamaoag, 46, of Bagong Ilog, Pasig City is currently detained at the police station while the authorities are waiting for what action the family of victim John Randall delos Reyes will do regarding the case.
Asis said the suspect might be charged with reckless imprudence resulting in physical injury but there is also a possibility that the family will agree to an amicable settlement.
The suspect’s surrender would certainly help mitigate his case and the case he will be facing is bailable, Asis added.
Asis lauded social media for forcing the suspect to surface especially as tens of thousands of people were looking for his vehicle. The man certainly knew he could not hide for long as netizens would not rest until the man driving the silver Avanza with plate number UIQ 764 was apprehended.
Mamaoag expressed remorse over his actions but defended himself, saying he did not stop to help the student and bring him to the hospital because he was afraid he will be attacked by the bystanders. He asked forgiveness from the student and his family, but reports stated they are not willing to forgive him easily for running away while the 15-year-old student was left dazed and bloodied.
The family did not agree to a settlement with Mamaoag. He is facing charges for reckless imprudence resulting in physical injuries and damage to property.
Watch the news report on Mamaoag’s surrender here:
