A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the lives of two young girls and left another in critical condition on March 10. The incident, which took place near the community of Modindaeng in Chaiyaphum province, was recorded by a CCTV camera, highlighting the dangers of not wearing a helmet while riding.

 

The CCTV footage revealed three girls riding a motorcycle at high speed. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, was accompanied by two other girls without helmets.

 

As the motorcycle approached the scene of the accident, it appeared that the driver’s helmet may have obscured her vision, causing her to swerve off the road and collide with an electricity pole and a garbage bin.

 

The motorcycle skidded to the ground outside an auto repair shop. The three girls, aged between 12 and 15, were thrown onto the roadside.

 

The shop owner and several mechanics rushed to assist the girls. Two of them, who were not wearing helmets, were unconscious with no pulse. The driver, despite her helmet, suffered severe injuries.

 

Emergency services from the Sawang Khunatham Foundation in Chaiyaphum were alerted and arrived swiftly to administer CPR to the two girls, momentarily reviving their heartbeats. All three were rushed to Chaiyaphum Hospital, but unfortunately, the two without helmets succumbed to their injuries.

 

The deceased was identified as a 12 year old girl from Nonmakluea, and a 13 year old girl from Huaikum. The 14 year old driver, although severely injured, was still alive.

 

The motorcycle, which lacked a license plate and was found overturned at the scene, along with the testimony of eyewitnesses, provided police with details of the accident. Police officer Khanti Piansoongnern, along with medical personnel from Chaiyaphum Hospital and the rescue team, responded to the emergency call.

 

They immediately administered first aid before transporting the victims to the hospital, reported KhaoSod.

 

Further investigation into the incident is ongoing, with CCTV footage from the scene and preceding locations being examined to determine the cause of the accident. The officer visited the injured girl at the hospital and coordinated with relatives for the funeral arrangements of the deceased.

 

Once the surviving girl’s condition improves, she will be questioned for a detailed account of the events leading to the accident.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-11

 

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sadly dek sing race around on bikes into the thrill...a real loss

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The CCTV footage revealed three girls riding a motorcycle at high speed. The driver, who was wearing a helmet, was accompanied by two other girls without helmets

A sad loss, I hope the rider recovers and remembers her two friends who she killed.

If more control was exercised, it would reduce the likelihood of such accidents.
But it seems the government does not care, if it did, the police would have checked for it long ago.

Real shameful for a country which insists on wearing masks but ignore road safety and law enforcement. Real tragic

the helmet not firmly secured with the strap so it cannot move.

very tragic event indeed, the parents will be inconsolable and immensely saddened.

 

RIP .... young pillion passengers

While the issue of not wearing a helmet is fundamental to this tragedy,  what is the legal age to ride a motorbike or scooter in Thailand?    It seems to me the bigger issue is lack of law enforcement and proper parenting.   Such a sad outcome for the families.

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The 14 year old driver, although severely injured, was still alive.

Put the Parents or Guardians of her in Jail, send a message to all. 

32 minutes ago, Haloids said:

While the issue of not wearing a helmet is fundamental to this tragedy,  what is the legal age to ride a motorbike or scooter in Thailand?    It seems to me the bigger issue is lack of law enforcement and proper parenting.   Such a sad outcome for the families.

 

15yr for 110cc. 16yr for above 110cc.

6 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Put the Parents or Guardians of her in Jail, send a message to all. 

 

Parents who let their ubder age children ride the family bike , with no licence , insurance etc should definately be prosecuted.

 

A triple tradgedy that with law enforcement could be avoided.

 

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The three girls, aged between 12 and 15, were thrown onto the roadside.

 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The deceased was identified as a 12 year old girl from Nonmakluea, and a 13 year old girl from Huaikum. The 14 year old driver, although severely injured, was still alive.

 

More excellent reporting from The Thaiger, from the usual culprit.

Suggesting the helmet may have obscured the riders vision will give others an excuse not to wear one. 

6 hours ago, Denim said:

 

Parents who let their ubder age children ride the family bike , with no licence , insurance etc should definately be prosecuted.

 

A triple tradgedy that with law enforcement could be avoided.

 

 

You cannot police everyone all of the time.

 

 

27 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

7 hours ago, Denim said:

 

Parents who let their ubder age children ride the family bike , with no licence , insurance etc should definately be prosecuted.

 

A triple tradgedy that with law enforcement could be avoided.

 

You cannot police everyone all of the time.

 

That does not excuse the SOP of not policing anyone all of the time. 

 

How many times have these girls, 3 up on a motorcycle, without helmets, passed a policeman who is theoretically responsible for protecting the public... 

 

Some Policing some of the time may have been sufficient to prevent this and similar tragedies. 

Equally so, as would responsible parenting. 

 

 

 

 

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

That does not excuse the SOP of not policing anyone all of the time. 

 

How many times have these girls, 3 up on a motorcycle, without helmets, passed a policeman who is theoretically responsible for protecting the public... 

 

Some Policing some of the time may have been sufficient to prevent this and similar tragedies. 

Equally so, as would responsible parenting. 

 

 

 

 

The issue started at home. The girls should never have been on the motorbike.

 

How many times they've been seen by police, I don't know.

 

Teaching fear of lack of safety would work better. Have TV adverts with graphic images. Have leaflets handed out at garages, motor cycle shops and hospitals showing graphic images of what can happen if safety measures are not followed.

 

Show prople road safety us not only a matter of law for the police to enforce.