A 26 year old Thai woman crashed her pickup into a traffic police officer on Highway No. 21 in the central province of Lop Buri on April 16, causing serious injuries to the officer.

 

The accident occurred at Ban Deelang Intersection on Highway No. 21, also known as Saraburi-Lomsak Road, in the Pattana Nikhom district of Lop Buri province. A traffic police officer from the Highway Police, 39 year old Piyanan Siseu, sustained severe injuries.

 

Due to heavy traffic congestion during the Songkran festival holiday, a helicopter was sent to the scene to transport Piyanan to the Police General Hospital in Bangkok.

However, the helicopter had to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff because Piyanan’s condition deteriorated due to the change in air pressure. His pulse dropped significantly, and his blood pressure became unstable during the flight.

An emergency vehicle from Pattana Nikhom Hospital transported Piyanan, but the hospital lacked the necessary equipment to treat him. Consequently, Piyanan was transferred to King Narai Hospital, which was 40 kilometres away.

 

Medical workers reported that Piyanan had lost a significant amount of blood and suffered brain swelling. He underwent emergency surgery on the day of the incident, prompting the hospital to issue a call for blood donations to support his treatment.

 

Thai PBS reported today, April 18, that Piyanan’s condition has improved, although he remains unconscious. He was transferred to the Police General Hospital in Bangkok at 10 am today for further treatment.

 

The driver of the pickup truck, a 26 year old Thai woman whose identity was not disclosed, claimed to police and the media that the police had closed traffic lanes upon her arrival at the scene, leading to her collision with Piyanan, who was on duty at the spot.

 

According to Thai PBS, as reported, some of the traffic lanes were closed, with signage notifying motorists 1 kilometre before the closure. The driver was taken to Pattana Nikhom Police Station for further questioning.

 

Police suspect she was driving at high speed and may not have been familiar with the route. She was initially charged with reckless driving, and the legal consequences will depend on the assessment of the severity by the traffic police officer.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via Facebook/ โจโฉ

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-18

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

An emergency vehicle from Pattana Nikhom Hospital transported Piyanan, but the hospital lacked the necessary equipment to treat him. Consequently, Piyanan was transferred to King Narai Hospital, which was 40 kilometres away.

 

Medical workers reported that Piyanan had lost a significant amount of blood and suffered brain swelling. He underwent emergency surgery on the day of the incident, prompting the hospital to issue a call for blood donations to support his treatment.

Nothing like being prepared...

It was his own fault.....he was standing in her way.

13 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Nothing like being prepared...

There is always a silver lining, how often do you hear of a cop's brain swelling.

2 hours ago, soalbundy said:

There is always a silver lining, how often do you hear of a cop's brain swelling.

 

Today's Moronic Post of the Day. A policeman is seriously injured, close to death, and along comes an AN 'comedian' to make a joke of it. And if it was a member of your family, or you laying unconscious in hospital, how funny would that be? Hmm?

42 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Today's Moronic Post of the Day. A policeman is seriously injured, close to death, and along comes an AN 'comedian' to make a joke of it. And if it was a member of your family, or you laying unconscious in hospital, how funny would that be? Hmm?

A comedian not an.....dear oh dear.

37 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

Today's Moronic Post of the Day. A policeman is seriously injured, close to death, and along comes an AN 'comedian' to make a joke of it. And if it was a member of your family, or you laying unconscious in hospital, how funny would that be? Hmm?

A comedian not an.....dear oh dear.

 

AN = Asean Now. Most people know that.... dear oh dear.

 

18 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

AN = Asean Now. Most people know that.... dear oh dear.

 

AN shouldn't be read as a word, instead as A - N, so it's still an A - N comedian

2 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

AN shouldn't be read as a word, instead as A - N, so it's still an A - N comedian

 

There is no hyphen in Asean Now, nor should there be in initialising it. If you think differently, okay. So be it.

38 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

AN shouldn't be read as a word, instead as A - N, so it's still an A - N comedian

 

You'll need a ladder to get out of that hole if you keep digging.

7 hours ago, soalbundy said:

There is always a silver lining, how often do you hear of a cop's brain swelling.

Do not hear about it often. But i read a lot of comments from police with swollen heads.. 

10 hours ago, Woof999 said:

 

You'll need a ladder to get out of that hole if you keep digging.

You saw what I did there