SUV driver in NAIA car crash formally charged, pleads not guilty in Pasay court
The driver of the SUV that crashed into the NAIA Terminal 1 entrance, killing two people, was formally charged before a Pasay court. He also entered a not guilty plea.
ABS-CBN News reported that the driver is facing charges in line with reckless imprudence resulting in double homicide, multiple physical injuries, and damage to property.
He pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday, May 27 and remains free on bail.
Danmark and Cynthia Masongsong, the parents of the four-year-old Malia Kates Yuchen Masongsong, attended his arraignment.
Ricky Faustino, the father of the other victim, overseas worker Keo Faustino, was also present.
Last May 23, the Land Transportation Office said it's revoking the license of the driver. The LTO also asked him to pay a P2,000 fine for reckless driving, in accordance with the LTO's Law Enforcement and Traffic Adjudication System Fines and Penalties.
In the morning of May 4, the black SUV crashed through the outer railing of NAIA Terminal 1 and into the walkway near the passenger entrance. The incident resulted in two deaths and four injuries.
Upon initial review of the closed-circuit television footage, the Department of Transportation said that there was "no premeditated plan to inflict harm" in the incident.
Last May 16, the Pasay City Regional Trial Court ordered his release from prison after posting a P100,000 bail.
