Pegeen Sararana, a journalist from Cebu, was hit by a truck and suffered severe brain damage after returning home after documenting events surrounding the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight others.
How did the journalist in Cebu Pegeen Sararana die?
Pegeen Maisie Sararana, 24, a multimedia reporter for Cebu Daily News Digital Media, passed away on March 13, 2023 at 9:14 pm at Negros Polymedic Hospital, Sibulan, Negros Oriental.
The Cebu Daily News digital edition mourns the passing of Pegeen,
RIP INDAY PEGEEN
We are saddened by the passing of one of our colleagues, Pegeen Maisie Sararaña. Known for her soft-spokenness and quick wit, Pegeen began her public service in 2020 as a reporter covering crime and conflict in Cebu. #CDN Digital pic.twitter.com/BAxaKMNJ55
— CDN Numbers (@cebudailynews) March 14, 2023
We regret to inform you that Pegeen Sararana has passed away. Pegeen Sararana is considered to have a friendly personality. Seeing the recent news, many people must be wondering about the cause of Pegeen Sararana’s death. The Pamplona massacre claimed the lives of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight others, according to CDN, which was reported by Saraaa while Negros Oriental. At around 3am on Sunday, March 12, Sararaa was riding a motorcycle with her boyfriend, Niel Ian Balcobero. They were about to make a left turn at an intersection in Barangay Tampi, San Jose, when a Elf truck passed a long-bed truck and hit their car. Sararaa and Balcobero were immediately taken to the Negros General Hospital in Sibulan City. Sararaa lost consciousness before she died, but Balcobero survived.
CDN wrote in their statement,
“Pegeen died of head injuries.”
According to police sources, the driver of the elf truck is Neelrick Tano Gaso, a local from the town of Amran. He was released at the San Jose Police Department after 18 hours of mandatory time.
CDN wrote,
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“Police investigators say that since the family has not filed a formal complaint against the suspect, they have no choice but to release the driver.”
Later on March 12, Salalah’s father and sister Claire arrived in Negros Oriental. Claire told the Inquirer,
“She has a lot planned for us. She’s a family-oriented person who always remembers us even when she’s away from home,”
“It’s hard to believe what happened to my sister.”
Sadly, Pegeen Sararana passed away on March 13, 2023. The community is devastated by the death of Pegeen Sararana.
Who is Pegeen Sararana?
In 2020, Pegeen started his career as a CDN Digital writer, writing about crime and police activity in Cebu City. She is a young reporter in Cebu Media, specializing in reporting on police and armed warfare. She is well known and adored among media friends for her gentleness and generosity. Pegeen is quiet but always ready to help. Despite everything she’s been through and the challenges she has overcome, she persevered and discovered a deeper purpose in journalism.
Donations can be made to Pegeen Sararaa’s secure bank account number 0000041174010 to support her family.
