Late-night accident results in tragic death of elderly couple in Ratchaburi

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A tragic accident claimed the lives of a couple, 69 year old Phan Chaemchan, and an unidentified woman when a pickup truck collided with their sidecar motorcycle in Ratchaburi. The incident occurred today, around 2am, on Petchkasem Road, Ang Thong subdistrict in Ratchaburi province.

 

The couple, who were returning home from a local market where they had been selling vegetables, collided with a black Isuzu pickup truck. The truck, with the registration plate BR5888 Ratchaburi, was found 50 metres away, severely damaged with dislodged wheels. The driver sustained injuries and was rushed to Ratchaburi Hospital.

 

Witnesses at the scene described the sidecar motorcycle, also known as a ‘Saleng’, scattered across the road along with various parts of it, including the seat and sidecar frame.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo: KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-16

 

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[Bangkok Barry]

Was the road well-lit? Did the motorcycle have lights? Were the couple wearing helmets? Who knows? The reporter certainly doesn't, and I suppose didn't ask.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Was the road well-lit? Did the motorcycle have lights? Were the couple wearing helmets? Who knows? The reporter certainly doesn't, and I suppose didn't ask.

Don't think too much....

[PETERTHEEATER]

It seems the report cannot agree who hit who. First says the pickup hit the motorcycle then goes on to say the motorcycle collided with the pickup.