Woman charged, says fear drove Phuket rush-hour wipeout

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

The Honda City car mowed down two motorbikes and took out two other cars before spinning to an out of control stop on the southbound lane. Image: Dash cam video screengrab courtesy of Rob ‘Doc’ Taylor

 

PHUKET: The woman who drove her car straight out into the busy Thepkrasattri Rd in Koh Kaew yesterday morning (Oct 30) – mowing down two motorbikes and taking out two other cars before spinning to an out of control stop on the southbound lane – has been charged with reckless driving causing damage and injury, Phuket City Police have been confirmed.

 

The accident happened when a black Honda City exited a side road at speed at about 7am, but failed to stop for the traffic bustling northbound along the Phuket’s busiest road during the morning rush hour.

 

The Honda City smashed into two motorbikes and collided with two other cars before launching across the central reservation and spinning to stop.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/woman-charged-says-fear-drove-phuket-rush-hour-wipeout-64511.php

 

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Just another day in phuket and its road safety

From the link. Highlights the abysmal driving training and skills of many on the roads here!

 

“The woman was in a state of shock at the scene. She explained that she went to apply the brakes as she approached Thepkrasattri Rd but hit the accelerator instead. When that happened she just froze out of fear as she was near instantly in the middle of a serious accident,” Lt Surachat said.
 

They are out there amongst us , doesn't matter how long you have had a proper licence to drive , they are out there .