Horrifying scene! A young driver, Josiah Abarrientos, 20 years old, from Brgy.on Horrifying scene! A young driver, Josiah Abarrientos, 20 years old, from Brgy.
A shocking and almost unbelievable incident occurred in Barangay San Antonio, Alicia, Isabela. A 20-year-old motorcycle rider, Josiah Abarrientos, was involved in a serious accident where he was hit and dragged by a passenger van in the middle of the road. According to witnesses, the force of the collision was enough to make anyone think that no one could survive such a situation.
But despite everything, the people around witnessed a miracle—Josiah stood up from the road, able to walk, and without serious injuries! People were initially paralyzed with fear, but this was soon replaced by great amazement and joy when they saw Josiah alive and almost unscathed.
According to Josiah’s account, “I felt as if something had wrapped itself around me at the very moment of the collision. It was as if someone had blocked the force of the impact. I thought it was the end of me, but something was the reason for my survival.”
What is this mysterious thing?
Josiah said he always wore a motorcycle body armor vest whenever he rode. Although his friends often teased him and called him “OA” or overly praning, he never took it off—even on short rides. This vest has thick padding on the front, back, and sides, and is designed to absorb impact in the event of a collision.
Every motorcyclist’s worst fear did happen—and in this case, his preparedness saved his life.
According to paramedics who responded to the incident, Josiah’s outfit may have been the “deciding factor” in why he didn’t sustain serious injuries. The vest helped reduce the direct impact to his body and vital organs, even though he was dragged a long distance by the van.
“If he hadn’t been wearing protective gear, it might have been a different story,” said one of the rescuers.
This incident immediately went viral on social media, and Josiah was praised for his responsible behavior on the road. Many netizens also thought about and said that they would also buy this type of protection, especially those who love motorcycles or often travel every day.
Accidents can’t always be prevented. But in Josiah Abarrientos’ story, one thing is clear: preparing and wearing the right safety gear never goes amiss. In fact, it’s what gives many people a second chance at life.
So to motorists and passengers, remember—safety is timeless. A simple piece of gear you may not have could be your hero in times of danger.