By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Thalang – A power pole was near cut in half and a house was damaged after a pickup truck driver fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle today in Thalang.

The Thalang Police was notified of the accident this morning (December 16th) on Thep Kasattri Road southbound in Sri Soonthorn.

 

Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the damaged pickup truck on the roadside. Nearby, they found a damaged power pole and a damaged house.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/12/16/sleepy-driver-crashes-into-power-pole-and-home-in-thalang/

 

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9 minutes ago, webfact said:

a pickup truck driver fell asleep at the wheel of his vehicle

these are the words of  the trucker's defense or the police's own conclusion?

Tired or stoned out of his mind? I would go for the later as it is obvious the vehicle was travelling at high speed, something that may not be noticed if under the influence of drink.

43 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

Tired or stoned out of his mind? I would go for the later as it is obvious the vehicle was travelling at high speed, something that may not be noticed if under the influence of drink.

 

You do realise that being stoned and being drunk are two entirely different things, don't you?

 

Just now, Bert got kinky said:

 

You do realise that being stoned and being drunk are two entirely different things, don't you?

 

Yes and do you realise that driver was completely out of it which could be to either drink or drugs?

30 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

Yes and do you realise that driver was completely out of it which could be to either drink or drugs?

Ohhh come on, let's cover all the bases, he was on his mobile while having a beer & smoking a joint .........................LOL

54 minutes ago, Photoguy21 said:

Yes and do you realise that driver was completely out of it which could be to either drink or drugs?

Yes and do you realise that driver was completely out of it

That's your speculation only and without a shred of evidence, so no, I do realise that nor recognise it without proof.

 

 

"Sleepy" my a s s. That bozo was obviously flogging it and lost control. 

5555 The power Pole done it again. Karma.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Nearby, they found a damaged power pole and a damaged house.

In fact, they were so nearby, the vehicle was touching them......????

At least no Kinaree on top of it, so should be cheaper to replace.

That is not a pickup!! Good reporting as usual..........lol.

Just finished posting on another pickup crash in Phuket

It will never get better.

 

27 minutes ago, worrab said:

That is not a pickup!! Good reporting as usual..........lol.

How can you be sure.
Could be the rare case of a pickup/light truck used for meaningful purpose, delivery truck with a close cargo cabin and a wind deflector.

It's obviously not a long truck.

 

Delivery driver paid on piecework fallen asleep.

Would makes perfect sense after 12+ hours at the wheel?

9 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Ohhh come on, let's cover all the bases, he was on his mobile while having a beer & smoking a joint .........................LOL

another day..another brake failure.....

21 hours ago, webfact said:

Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the damaged pickup truck on the roadside. Nearby, they found a damaged power pole and a damaged house.

Well he made a right old mess of that.

19 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

"Sleepy" my a s s. That bozo was obviously flogging it and lost control. 

Fogging the car or himself....

Just now, Seeall said:

Flogging the car or himself....  when I flog myself it keeps me awake...

 

On 12/17/2022 at 12:10 PM, KhunBENQ said:

How can you be sure.
Could be the rare case of a pickup/light truck used for meaningful purpose, delivery truck with a close cargo cabin and a wind deflector.

It's obviously not a long truck.

A pick up truck is a a vehicle with a normally open load bay at the rear with either a 2 man or a crew cab, engine at the front under a bonnet. That in the picture is a small delivery truck which is totally different. You can tell by looking at the cab showing the engine will be under the cab.

He should have said he was avoiding a stray dog!!!     Wouldn't that make him a hero in the eyes of many ??