UPDATE: Intoxicated Brazilian Driver Arrested after Hit and Run on Patong Hill

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Patong – An intoxicated Brazilian pickup truck driver was arrested after a hit and run accident in which he hit a minivan which then overturned on Patong Hill injuring foreign passengers.

Our previous story:
Two foreign passengers were injured after a minivan was crashed into by a hit and run pickup truck before overturning on Patong Hill.

 

Now, Our Update:
The Patong Police had previously told the Phuket Express about the incident. On Thursday morning, (November 9th), police were notified of the accident in Patong City. Law enforcement arrived at the scene to find a damaged motorbike and an injured local rider. A white pickup truck had sped away from the scene.

 

 

Traffic police on motorbikes followed the pickup truck and when they got close to the pickup truck, the driver reportedly drove away and hit a traffic policeman.

 

The white pickup truck had then crashed into a minivan which then overturned on Patong Hill.

 

By Goongnang Suksawa

 

Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2023-11-11

 

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[stupidfarang]

Thai jail for a few years then deport him. 

[toofarnorth]

ear ! What's that all about in the first pic ?

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, toofarnorth said:

ear ! What's that all about in the first pic ?

Falling star?

[VBF]

202 blood alcohol level!  I know in UK the limit is 35 so nearly 6 times over if the rule is the same in Thailand.

That's not an "accidental one drink too many".

Then failing to stop after 2 crashes in which people were injured!!!

 

The guy's a dangerous moron - needs prison time. 🤬