Niño Muhlach issued an apology after he fell asleep while driving his SUV in Rizal, causing the vehicle to crash into several establishments.
The actor’s vehicle rammed into three shops in Antipolo City, Rizal, injuring a customer at one of the establishments.
‘First and foremost, I want to clarify that I had not previously given any personal statement regarding the incident. The initial information released stating that 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 in a statement released on his social media pages on Monday, Aug. 24.
‘I want to be completely clear and honest: the accident was entirely my fault,’ he admitted. ‘Due to an extremely demanding and exhausting schedule, I fell asleep behind the wheel.’
Muhlach said he drove himself as his driver was on a day off. Nonetheless, he stressed, ‘While fatigue overtook me, that is no excuse.’
Muhlach noted that he is taking full responsibility for the accident.
‘My priority right now is ensuring that the affected individual receives all necessary care, support, and medical assistance, and that all damages caused to the properties and establishments are fully compensated and rectified,’ he stated.
‘I am deeply sorry to the victim, their family, and everyone affected by my negligence. I am fully cooperating with authorities as this matter is being resolved,’ he concluded.