Veteran actor Niño Muhlach admitted he fell asleep behind the wheel before his SUV plowed into shops in Antipolo City on Sunday, and he is not blaming anyone else. One person was hurt in the crash.
What happened in Antipolo
Muhlach’s SUV hit several shops along a road in Antipolo, Rizal on August 23, leaving one person injured, per GMA News. Photos shared by local pages showed the vehicle stopped against storefronts along the busy downhill route.
His admission
In a statement, the former child star said he dozed off at the wheel and takes full responsibility for the accident, per ABS-CBN News. He also revealed what he says was the real reason behind the fatigue, and pledged to shoulder the victim’s medical costs.
Drowsy driving is no small thing
Road-safety groups treat fatigue driving as impaired driving: reaction time drops and micro-sleeps at highway speed cover entire bus lengths. It is the same reason the LTO has been tightening enforcement all year, from the September fake-plate crackdown to celebrity cases like Derek Ramsay’s impounded supercar.
What’s next
Antipolo authorities have not announced charges as of Monday night, and the injured party’s condition has not been publicly detailed. Muhlach, who rose to fame as the Child Star of the Philippines in the 1970s, said he accepts whatever consequences follow. Drivers planning long Rizal descents should take the hint: stop and rest before the road decides for you. For roadside backup, AAA-style help now exists locally via Toyota and AAP’s free roadside assistance.
