Tragic GPS Mishap Claims Vendor's Life in Ratchaburi

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In a heartbreaking incident on September 17th at 8:15 PM, a GPS mishap led to the demise of a local vendor in Ratchaburi. The victim, Mr. Nattawut Suwannaprasert, aged 59, had relied on GPS navigation to find his way home, but he encountered a grassy and unfamiliar alleyway.

 

Realizing he was lost, he hastily parked his car but failed to notice the steep roadside. Regrettably, he was unable to maintain command of the automobile, leading to a harrowing rollover that resulted in his fatal harm, reported Daily News.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Promptly responding to accident notifications, officers from the Ratchaburi law enforcement agency, under the guidance of Lieutenant Colonel Phanachai Chaiyachana, swiftly arrived at the incident site.

 

They discovered Mr. Suwannaprasert's lifeless body inside the overturned Toyota pickup truck, bearing the registration number BTH-1179 Sukhothai. It was equipped with materials for a windmill-making hobby and children's toys.

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Preliminary investigations suggest that Mr. Suwannaprasert had likely relied on GPS for navigation but misinterpreted the directions. The accident occurred on a narrow alley, frequently used by locals who rely on GPS, and obscured by tall grass. Authorities have transported the body for a post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death before making arrangements for the funeral.

 

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[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Realizing he was lost, he hastily parked his car but failed to notice the steep roadside.

Blame GPS... okay.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Nothing to do with the vehicle being top-heavy due to the load of steel frames for tents.

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Blame GPS... okay.

Exactly, unless there was a witness, nobody knows what really happened, broken neck sounds like no seat belt worn either IMO.

[Captor]

But very good that we now know the registration number. I don't know what I would do without it.