A tragic accident along the Transcentral Highway in Barangay Cansomoroy, Balamban, resulted in the death of a motorcycle rider on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 10:44 a.m. when a sports utility vehicle and a motorcycle collided.
Victim Identified
The fatality was identified as Cholo Jake Garalza, a resident of Sitio Baas, Barangay Pagsabungan, Mandaue City. According to the Balamban Police Station investigation, Garalza was traveling toward Balamban proper when the accident happened.
Sequence of Events
Witnesses reported that as Garalza approached a downhill curve, his motorcycle's tire slipped, causing him to lose control of the handlebars and fall onto the road. The motorcycle then slid toward an oncoming uphill sports utility vehicle driven by Ace Anthony Cantiviros Climaco, 31, of Barangay Baliwagan, Balamban.
The impact caused severe injuries to Garalza's body and head. He was rushed to the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Balamban, where Dr. Glayza Tiu declared him dead on arrival.
Legal Proceedings
Climaco was taken into custody by the Balamban Police Station. Authorities are preparing charges for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and damage to property.
