Van Hits Two Pedestrians on Crossing in Samut Prakan

A van struck two female factory workers crossing at a pedestrian crossing in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, on 4 May 2026, killing one and seriously injuring the other. The crash occurred at about 06:00 outside Standard Can Co Ltd on Thepharak Road, kilometre 14. Police said the driver claimed he could not brake in time.

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Investigators from Bang Phli police station, led by Pol Lt Thanawat Charoensuk, responded with medical staff from Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital and Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescuers. At the scene, a Toyota van with a Bangkok registration was found in the right lane with front-end damage and a cracked windscreen. The driver, Mr Parinya, 38, from Yasothon, remained at the scene.

One victim, Ms Zon Hnine Pwint,19, a Myanmar national, was found unconscious and later pronounced dead despite CPR attempts. The second, Ms Khing Wai Hnin, 22, also from Myanmar, suffered a broken right leg and was taken to Chularat 3 Hospital. Both women worked at Standard Can Co Ltd and were crossing the road to reach their workplace.

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The driver told police he was travelling in the right lane while a black car was in the middle lane. He said the two women were initially in the middle lane and when the black car swerved left to avoid them, they stepped into the right lane, leaving him unable to stop before impact.

Police have sent the body of the deceased for autopsy at Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital. The driver has been taken in for further questioning and legal proceedings are under way at Bang Phli police station. The Daily News reported that authorities are expected to review the circumstances of the crash, including traffic conditions and driver actions, as part of the investigation.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 5 May 2026