Russian motorbike rider dies after crashing into minivan in Karon

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PHOTO: Pen Pak Pen Siang

 

By Goongnang Suksawat

Karon – A Russian motorbike rider has been later pronounced dead after he collided his motorbike into a minivan in Karon.

 

Emergency responders were notified of the accident this afternoon (September 20th) on the Karon – Patong Road in Karon.

 

The first response teams arrived at the scene to find a damaged motorbike and a damaged minivan on the Karon road at a curve. Nearby, the teams found a Russian man who had sustained serious injuries lying on the road. He was bleeding heavily from his head and was unconscious. He was rushed to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/20/russian-motorbike-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-minivan-in-karon/

 

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[AsianAtHeart]

Is there any more information about the cause of the accident beyond simply that the motorcyclist appears to have lost control on the curve?

 

Was the roadway wet and slippery?  Was the van parked unexpectedly in the lane?  Did one or the other of the vehicles cross into the oncoming lane, and if so, which one?

 

It would sure be nice to have at least a basic idea of why it happened included in the article.  If these facts are not known because the surviving witnesses are not talking, they lend themselves to suspicion as being at fault.

[rwill]

35 minutes ago, AsianAtHeart said:

Is there any more information about the cause of the accident beyond simply that the motorcyclist appears to have lost control on the curve?

 

Was the roadway wet and slippery?  Was the van parked unexpectedly in the lane?  Did one or the other of the vehicles cross into the oncoming lane, and if so, which one?

 

It would sure be nice to have at least a basic idea of why it happened included in the article.  If these facts are not known because the surviving witnesses are not talking, they lend themselves to suspicion as being at fault.

From the linked article:  "Witnesses told The Phuket Express that the Russian motorbike rider had lost control at the curve before crashing into the minivan. However, police are continuing their investigation."  Just looking at the photo the road is wet and the motorcycle is on the wrong side of the road.

 

I think the better question is:  Was he wearing a helmet?

Edited September 20, 2022 by rwill

[sead]

6 minutes ago, rwill said:

From the linked article:  "Witnesses told The Phuket Express that the Russian motorbike rider had lost control at the curve before crashing into the minivan. However, police are continuing their investigation."  Just looking at the photo the road is wet and the motorcycle is on the wrong side of the road.

 

I think the better question is:  Was he wearing a helmet?

Those uphill roads needs some practice or the bike will turn to much

[Deli]

He won't fight for Putin anymore, that's for sure.

[tandor]

2 hours ago, AsianAtHeart said:

Is there any more information about the cause of the accident beyond simply that the motorcyclist appears to have lost control on the curve?

 

Was the roadway wet and slippery?  Was the van parked unexpectedly in the lane?  Did one or the other of the vehicles cross into the oncoming lane, and if so, which one?

 

It would sure be nice to have at least a basic idea of why it happened included in the article.  If these facts are not known because the surviving witnesses are not talking, they lend themselves to suspicion as being at fault.

to satisfy your curiosity friend, you will need to go to the Police Station from which the attending office is stationed and inquire there. If you are family of the deceased I'm sure they will assist you; if not then you will have to keep speculating!

[stoner]

8 minutes ago, Deli said:

He won't fight for Putin anymore, that's for sure.

figured it wouldn't be long. it was a human being for gods sake. 

[Tropicalevo]

☹️

[seajae]

trouble is many drivers in Thailand cut these corners and cross over the centre lines, I have almost been cleaned up by cars, bikes and trucks so many times when they cut corners going to the right, it appears to be common practice with them and they dont care if cars etc are on the other sides of the road. Staying in your own lane just doesnt happen with many road users here, bike may well have lost control but may also have been unable to avoid someone cutting into his lane seeing it  is the front right corner of the van that is smashed in

 

[Adumbration]

Things are slowly getting back to normal here.

[Chongalulu]

5 hours ago, rwill said:

I think the better question is:  Was he wearing a helmet?

My money is on NOT given description of injuries. Can’t understand that - I put full face helmet and gloves even if going 1 kilometre,it’s 20 seconds of your life …

[PETERTHEEATER]

Check if a drone with dangling grenades was sighted in the area.....

[richard_smith237]

On 9/21/2022 at 3:32 AM, Deli said:

He won't fight for Putin anymore, that's for sure.

We need to bring back the negative emoji for posts such as this... 

 

... what’s worse is that (so far) 3 laughs, 2 likes and a thumbs up....  a sad testament to those who posted such as response as well.

[richard_smith237]

On 9/21/2022 at 5:45 AM, seajae said:

trouble is many drivers in Thailand cut these corners and cross over the centre lines, I have almost been cleaned up by cars, bikes and trucks so many times when they cut corners going to the right, it appears to be common practice with them and they dont care if cars etc are on the other sides of the road. Staying in your own lane just doesnt happen with many road users here, bike may well have lost control but may also have been unable to avoid someone cutting into his lane seeing it  is the front right corner of the van that is smashed in

 

While the van cutting the corner was my initially suspicion as a contributory factor... the photo shows the van to the very left of his own lane.... 

The Motorcycle on the wrong side of the road.

 

There is no indication that the van cut any corner in this case. It would simply appear that the motorcyclists was descending the hill too fast on a wet road and lost control hitting the van. 

Also without a helmet. 

 

A perfectly avoidable incident if driving with caution, and likely an avoidable death if only for a helmet. 

[roo860]

On 9/21/2022 at 5:07 AM, AsianAtHeart said:

Is there any more information about the cause of the accident beyond simply that the motorcyclist appears to have lost control on the curve?

 

Was the roadway wet and slippery?  Was the van parked unexpectedly in the lane?  Did one or the other of the vehicles cross into the oncoming lane, and if so, which one?

 

It would sure be nice to have at least a basic idea of why it happened included in the article.  If these facts are not known because the surviving witnesses are not talking, they lend themselves to suspicion as being at fault.

Are you some sort of armchair Crash Investigation Officer?

Get on with some washing up or something. 

[richard_smith237]

14 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Are you some sort of armchair Crash Investigation Officer?

Get on with some washing up or something. 

There are always one or two posters who throw out the same or similar comments in such threads and use terms such as....  Arm-chair-detectice... Keyboard CSI etc...  

... some even take one step further and accuse the poster of ’speculating - were you there?’’... etc etc... 

 

Have you completely missed the fact that this is a forum the very purpose of which is discussion? 

If you don’t want discussion, questions, opinions etc...  read the news !! 

 

 

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On of the reason I am interested in such topics is the debate, the theories, the speculation, the discussion...

 

 

[roo860]

28 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

There are always one or two posters who throw out the same or similar comments in such threads and use terms such as....  Arm-chair-detectice... Keyboard CSI etc...  

... some even take one step further and accuse the poster of ’speculating - were you there?’’... etc etc... 

 

Have you completely missed the fact that this is a forum the very purpose of which is discussion? 

If you don’t want discussion, questions, opinions etc...  read the news !! 

 

 

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On of the reason I am interested in such topics is the debate, the theories, the speculation, the 

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