BMA road sweeper killed in hit and run accident - lady was close to retirement

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Bangchan police in northern Bangkok are investigating after a 59 year old Bangkok Metropolitan Administration road sweeper was found dead in the Saphan Sung area.

 

Somsri, who was about to retire, was found in undergrowth by the roadside five meters from the road.

She had a broken neck and leg.

 

The remains of a fender were found at the scene.

 

The victim was part of a work detail that started each day at 4 am.

 

Collegaues became concerned as to the whereabouts of Somsri.

 

They then made the grisly discovery of her body.

 

Police said there was no CCTV in the area where the victim was killed and it was very early morning so there were no witnesses.

 

They are hoping thev CTTV elsewhere will give them a lead.

 

The BMA are paying 1.5 million baht in compensation to the family of the victim, reported Thai Rath. 

 

Now the hunt is on for the hit and run driver. 

 

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[richard_smith237]

Tragic...   

 

I often see these road sweepers and road labourers in general with very little protection from the traffic and potential consequences of a distracted or drunk driver... 

 

At 4am.. whats the betting the hit-n-run ayhole was pi$$ed up !!...

 

Sadly there is very little social responsibility and any garage this guy goes to to get his repairs carried out (missing fender) will not report him. 

 

The very least the police can do is identify the type of car (from the fender) and colour... 

While there was no CCTV, the is CCTV around and the Police could look for a an X type of Car, X Colour at any other CCTV points nearby - it shouldn’t be too difficult for them to identify the registration of the car and track the owner down.....  

..... With a little police work of course, and that of course takes effort and some F*<ks given... 

 

 

 

Edited October 10, 2022 by richard_smith237

[Wiggy]

Condolences to the family, but also this morning I was driving my wife to work when one of these sweepers stepped of the kerb without looking and started sweeping. It was dark and raining. She (I think) had a relatively dark uniform with only a fluorescent ‘V’ on it and I had to swerve to miss her. Luckily nothing was on the outside and I managed to miss her. 

[richard_smith237]

1 minute ago, Wiggy said:

Condolences to the family, but also this morning I was driving my wife to work when one of these sweepers stepped of the kerb without looking and started sweeping. It was dark and raining. She (I think) had a relatively dark uniform with only a fluorescent ‘V’ on it and I had to swerve to miss her. Luckily nothing was on the outside and I managed to miss her. 

Sadly these people have very little protection, but as you mentioned, they show an overwhelming degree of ignorance for their own safety. 

 

It is these major differences which highlight the developed from the developing world. 

Those who complain about the ‘nanny state’ back home think nothing of the protection that the responsible governments offer those working in areas of potential risk such as this. 

 

In the UK, what could be considered excessive measures are taken, closing whole roads, or lanes for work being carried out on the verge... or expensive machinery etc.

 

Here in Thailand, effectively these people just have to take their chances... a situation exacerbated by the standards of driving and painfully obvious absence of attention on the roads. 

[Aussieroaming]

Sweeping on the road and in the dark, which is a recipe for disaster. I wondering the poor lady was wearing reflective clothing. RIP

 

As for the scumbag that hit and ran....I hope karma pays you a visit.

[ThailandRyan]

May this women RIP.  I see them everyday cleaning the sidewalks and the road edge curbside here on Rama 4, and have always worried that there are not enough lights to make them visible.  They do wear those hi-vis orange and yellow vests but then.......my condolences to her family as well.

[swm59nj]

Last week I saw a road sweeper in Bangkok.  She was cleaning he middle section of a constantly busy main road.  There are barricades and shrubbery there.  She was standing facing the opposite of the oncoming traffic. Vehicles had to move away a little bit to not sideswipe her when passing.  She was alone wearing the orange safety vest.  Three lane road. 
I know it’s too much to ask.  But cleaning an area such as this should have a crew.  With a vehicle with flashing lights.  Not one woman with a straw broom.  But I know that’s the way it is. 
And I think part of the issue is.  Some of the drivers look at the cleaners as a low class job.  So they don’t care about them 

[Bangkok Barry]

20 minutes ago, swm59nj said:

Last week I saw a road sweeper in Bangkok.  She was cleaning he middle section of a constantly busy main road.  There are barricades and shrubbery there.  She was standing facing the opposite of the oncoming traffic. Vehicles had to move away a little bit to not sideswipe her when passing.  She was alone wearing the orange safety vest.  Three lane road. 
I know it’s too much to ask.  But cleaning an area such as this should have a crew.  With a vehicle with flashing lights.  Not one woman with a straw broom.  But I know that’s the way it is. 
And I think part of the issue is.  Some of the drivers look at the cleaners as a low class job.  So they don’t care about them 

It basically comes down to no common sense in Thailand. I've never seen any. Yesterday, we had a woman on a motorcycle who was killed a train after she decided that the barrier didn't apply to her and she obviously didn't even look as she rode across the track. No common sense that says you should at least look, for crissake.

[RandiRona]

Thailand is losing more people to Road and Guns than any other country. There needs to be done something about it similar to how they were addressing covid. With rules and royal gazette and strict implementation.

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Sadly these people have very little protection, but as you mentioned, they show an overwhelming degree of ignorance for their own safety. 

 

It is these major differences which highlight the developed from the developing world. 

Sad but true..