Niño Muhlach admits falling asleep behind the wheel, takes full responsibility for Antipolo accident
Actor Niño Muhlach has publicly accepted full responsibility for a vehicular accident in Antipolo, admitting he fell asleep at the wheel due to exhaustion. He clarified that previous reports of mechanical failure were inaccurate and stated he is committed to compensating the victims.
Why it matters
The admission highlights the dangers of drowsy driving and the importance of public accountability for high-profile individuals.
Actor Niño Muhlach has admitted that he fell asleep while driving, taking full responsibility for the vehicular accident in Antipolo that resulted in a pedestrian being hit and nearby establishments sustaining damage.
Muhlach made the admission in an official statement posted on Facebook, clarifying that he had not personally spoken about the cause of the incident prior.
He explained that the initial report pointing to mechanical failure was based on preliminary police findings and did not come from him.
“The initial information released stating the crash was caused by mechanical failure was based solely on the preliminary findings of the police investigation, not from my own words,” Muhlach said.
The veteran actor then offered his own account of what happened.
“I want to be completely clear and honest: The accident was entirely my fault,” he said.
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