ABS-CBN has released a statement regarding the network’s decision to file “reckless imprudence” case against Christopher Bautista, the driver of the van involved in the accident which killed young actor AJ Perez.
Initial reports say that Bautista overtook a ten-wheeler truck before it was hit by the Partas bus.
In a statement sent by the Mr. Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN's Corporate Communications Head, the Kapamilya network clarified that Bautista is an employee of Southbend Express Services, Inc, a service contractor of ABS-CBN.
Here is the full statement sent by ABS-CBN to Starmometer for immediate release:
Meanwhile, Julie Brillantes, the driver of Partas bus that collided with ABS-CBN’s van posted a P15,000 cash bond at the Tarlac Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of Moncada, Tarlac yesterday, April 19. He is facing cases of reckless imprudence resulting to homicide, multiple physical injuries and damage to properties.
In a TV interview, Brillantes asked the the public not to blame him for AJ's death.
“Sana naman ‘wag nila akong sisihin sa pangyayaring ‘yon kasi talagang wala akong alam doon dahil ginawa ko lahat ng pag-iwas pero gano’n pa rin....sumabit siya,” he said.
Brillantes explained he was not driving at full speed when the accident happened, otherwise “gugulong talaga ‘yon (van) ‘pag nabunggo ko kung mabilis ang takbo. Eh sa liit (ng van)... eh, ang laki nu’ng bumunggo. Naibaba ko sa shoulder dahil nag-menor na nga ako. Naibaba ko. Kung hindi ko naibaba sa shoulder, sigurado ang tama noon mukhang-mukha, kung hindi ko naitabi ang sasakyan ko." he explained.
Initial reports say that Bautista overtook a ten-wheeler truck before it was hit by the Partas bus.
In a statement sent by the Mr. Bong Osorio, ABS-CBN's Corporate Communications Head, the Kapamilya network clarified that Bautista is an employee of Southbend Express Services, Inc, a service contractor of ABS-CBN.
Here is the full statement sent by ABS-CBN to Starmometer for immediate release:
ABS-CBN wishes to clarify that the driver who was involved in the collision that caused the death of teen actor AJ Perez is an employee of Southbend Express Services, Inc., a service contractor of ABS-CBN.
ABS-CBN has studied the facts of the incident and will file a case of reckless imprudence against the Southbend driver. This is in addition to the earlier case filed against the PARTAS bus driver.
Bong R. Osorio
Head, Corporate Communications
ABS-CBN Corporation
Meanwhile, Julie Brillantes, the driver of Partas bus that collided with ABS-CBN’s van posted a P15,000 cash bond at the Tarlac Provincial Prosecutor’s Office of Moncada, Tarlac yesterday, April 19. He is facing cases of reckless imprudence resulting to homicide, multiple physical injuries and damage to properties.
In a TV interview, Brillantes asked the the public not to blame him for AJ's death.
“Sana naman ‘wag nila akong sisihin sa pangyayaring ‘yon kasi talagang wala akong alam doon dahil ginawa ko lahat ng pag-iwas pero gano’n pa rin....sumabit siya,” he said.
Brillantes explained he was not driving at full speed when the accident happened, otherwise “gugulong talaga ‘yon (van) ‘pag nabunggo ko kung mabilis ang takbo. Eh sa liit (ng van)... eh, ang laki nu’ng bumunggo. Naibaba ko sa shoulder dahil nag-menor na nga ako. Naibaba ko. Kung hindi ko naibaba sa shoulder, sigurado ang tama noon mukhang-mukha, kung hindi ko naitabi ang sasakyan ko." he explained.
