The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the driver of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) involved in a hit-and-run incident along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), where a Highway Patrol Group (HPG) officer was left behind after being struck. The driver faces charges of reckless driving and abandonment.
According to reports, the HPG officer was conducting a routine operation when the SUV struck him and fled the scene. The officer sustained injuries and was later rescued by other motorists. The LTO issued a show cause order requiring the driver to explain why penalties should not be imposed, including possible suspension or revocation of the driver's license.
Authorities are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to come forward. The case highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and accountability for hit-and-run drivers.