Retired judge dies in road mishap

John Unson – The Philippine Star April 16, 2024 | 12:00am A retired 72-year-old judge died while seven others were hurt in an accident, involving a Kia Sorrento and a Toyota Revo, in Cagayan de Oro City on April 14, 2024. Photo courtesy of Philstar.com / John Unson COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A retired judge […]

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John Unson – The Philippine Star

April 16, 2024 | 12:00am

A retired 72-year-old judge died while seven others were hurt in an accident, involving a Kia Sorrento and a Toyota Revo, in Cagayan de Oro City on April 14, 2024.

Photo courtesy of Philstar.com / John Unson

COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A retired judge died while seven others were injured in a vehicular accident in Cagayan de Oro City on Sunday.

Gael Paderangga, 72, former judge in one of the courts in the city, was declared dead on arrival in a hospital, according to the Cagayan de Oro police.

Paderangga was traveling along the highway near the old aiport when his car, a Kia Sorrento, collided with a Toyota Revo driven by Joshua Dequiña, 46.

Dequiña and his six companions were taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries.