Stanford Abraham Death – A tragic car accident on Sunday, September 8, has claimed the life of 42-year-old Stanford Abraham, who died a day after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a flame tree in Lower Dan Dan, according to the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
At a press conference held yesterday at DPS headquarters in Susupe, DPS Commissioner Anthony Macaranas provided details about the incident, which occurred around 5:16 p.m. on Tun Herman Pan Road, near the intersection of Flame Tree Road.
Abraham’s black sedan was found crashed into a flame tree, suffering significant front-end damage. Officers at the scene reported that Abraham, although conscious, complained of back pain.
He was promptly transported to the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation for further treatment. According to DPS, Abraham was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash, and he had been wearing a seatbelt. Preliminary investigations ruled out alcohol, drugs, and speeding as contributing factors.
Commissioner Macaranas explained that Abraham had experienced a medical emergency, leading him to lose control of the vehicle. “The operator at the time was wearing a seat belt. Alcohol and speed were not a factor, but unfortunately, because of the medical emergency that incurred, the vehicle ran off the road and struck a flame tree,” Macaranas stated.
He also confirmed that Abraham had informed authorities that he suffered from a medical condition that caused seizures and loss of consciousness, which investigators believe caused him to black out while driving.
Unfortunately, Abraham’s condition worsened overnight. On Monday, September 9, he passed away at around 10 a.m. due to intra-abdominal bleeding. Despite efforts to save him, his injuries proved to be fatal.
DPS has categorized this as a non-traffic crash, given that the accident appears to have been caused by Abraham’s underlying medical condition. “Currently, Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash as to other factors,” Macaranas said. However, no criminal charges are expected, and no autopsy will be conducted.
The loss of Stanford Abraham has shocked the San Vicente community, where he was a resident, and serves as a somber reminder of the unpredictability of medical emergencies while driving.