Former provincial chief’s journey ends in tragic car crash on Rama II Road

[snoop1130]

 

A former Provincial Chief of Prachuap Khiri Khan province tragically lost his life in a car crash. The fatal incident occurred this morning, when his Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, registered in Prachuap Khiri Khan, crashed into a roadside barrier on Rama II Road, flipping the vehicle and ending fatally.

 

The deceased, identified as 55 year old Prakit, was an esteemed figure in the region, having served as both the Provincial Police Chief of Prachuap Khiri Khan and the former President of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Tourism Business Association.

 

The car crash accident scene, a four-lane road, was strewn with the wreckage of the Pajero, its left side showing signs of a collision with the concrete roadside barrier. A team from Bang Mot Police Station, along with a forensic doctor from Siriraj Hospital and volunteers from the Po Tek Tung Foundation, attended the scene.

 

Prakit’s 52 year old wife, Sunanta, who was also in the car during the accident, survived the incident. She reported that they were en route to Ramathibodi Hospital for Prakit’s scheduled medical appointment for kidney disease treatment.

 

The couple had set off from Samut Sakhon province. Sunanta, who had been sleeping during the journey but wearing her seatbelt, recalled her husband was always diligent in wearing his seatbelt, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-14

 

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[foreverlomsak]

did he drive into the barrier or was he pushed, the article doesn't say if another vehicle was involved or if the event was witnessed.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The couple had set off from Samut Sakhon province. Sunanta, who had been sleeping during the journey but wearing her seatbelt, recalled her husband was always diligent in wearing his seatbelt,

But not so diligent at staying awake?

[brianthainess]

12 hours ago, foreverlomsak said:

did he drive into the barrier or was he pushed, the article doesn't say if another vehicle was involved or if the event was witnessed.

If you read the full story ???? other vehicles managed to stop in time, so I would say Yes there were witnesses,  and the CCTV showed he had his headlights on.

[brianthainess]

His car is in custody, was it read it's rights? What is the charge? 

[roo860]

2 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

His car is in custody, was it read it's rights? What is the charge? 

Aiding and abetting a muppet driver. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

 

Extract from the linked report:

Sunanta speculated that her husband might have dozed off due to fatigue from the long drive.

Given that their starting point was Samut Sakorn I suggest it was a short drive, one taken by thousands of commuters daily.