Manila, Aug. 3 -- A 34-year-old patrolman of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) died in a road accident Friday night on his way to work.

The officer, assigned at the Tactical Motorized Riding Unit of Cubao Police Station 7, lost control of his motorcycle along P. Tuazon Boulevard in Cubao shortly before 10 p.m. and was ran over by a passing bus, according to a news release Sunday.

Initial investigation stated the officer was coming from N. Domingo Street and headed toward EDSA when he hit a pothole and fell.

He was taken to the Philippine National Police General Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

The QCPD pledged full financial support.

The bus driver was taken into custody.

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