A Korean national and his friend emerged unscathed early yesterday morning after their Ford Everest struck the Halandumon Tower at the corner of Gonzaga and Gatuslao Streets. Police identified the driver as Shin Inhwan, a resident of Lopue’s South Square in Bacolod City’s Barangay Tangub; while his friend has requested anonymity
Police Station 1 (PS1) traffic investigators said Shin was driving against the flow of traffic when he hit the tower.
The front portion of the vehicle was completely mangled, while the tower suffered extensive damage.
Shin was brought to PS1 after the incident but was later released after agreeing to pay for damages./DGB, WDJ