British Woman Dies in Phuket Hit-and-Run

[webfact]

 

In a tragic accident in Kamala, Phuket, a British woman lost her life. Zoe Lucket (65), was killed by a speeding passenger van that charged through a red light at a main intersection on May 5th. The powerful impact reportedly flung her 20 meters down the road, resulting in immediate death.

 

Shortly after, an ambulance transported her remains to Patong Hospital, where her death was confirmed. However, the seriousness of the accident hasn't been recognized by Kamala Police, who have yet to comment about the incident.

 

Police in Phuket reported that the CCTV cameras at the site were not working, leaving the accident unrecorded. Several businesses nearby offered their CCTV footage, but the police declined. 

 

Moreover, a source close to Lucket mentioned that the van driver was not required to undertake an alcohol test post-accident. The informant also raised concerns about the escalating fatal incidents after the road was expanded into a four-lane highway.

 

They stressed the need for traffic-control measures, such as speed humps and proper signage, to control speeding vehicles and prevent further catastrophic accidents. They asserted that the cost of implementing these safety measures was insignificant in comparison to preserving human life.

 

Lucket was a long-term resident of Kamala and her untimely death has left the local community, including the expatriates, in deep sorrow.

 

Screenshot curtesy of Phuket News

 

-- 2024-05-09

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[Presnock]

CCTV's reportedly not working....refused films from nearby businesses refused by the police.  Hit and Run murder but police don't seem to be concerned.  Oh, a farang? what's new?

[webfact]

British Expat Killed in Kamala Hit-And-Run

 

Picture courtesy of Thaiger

 

A British expatriate, named Zoe Lucket, tragically lost her life in a shocking road accident in Kama, Thailand on May 5th. The collison between the van she was driving and another vehicle was so forceful that she was thrown 20 metres away from the accident site. 

 

On arrival, paramedics transported her to Patong Hospital where she was proclaimed dead on arrival. Despite the severity of the event, Kamala Police haven't yet commented.

 

Local residents were dismayed to learn that nearby CCTV cameras were not operational when the accident occurred, meaning there's no video evidence of the tragic incident. Offers of alternative CCTV footage from local businesses were also declined by the police.

 

Adding to the community's grief and frustration, one unnamed expat, closely associated with the deceased, alleged the driver of the other vehicle was not tested for alcohol after the incident.

 

The expat also drew attention to a recent upsurge in road fatalities after the main local road became a four-lane highway. He advocated for speed reduction measures such as speed bumps and additional signage to help prevent further tragedies.

 

Zoe Lucket, a long-term resident of Kamala, was a well-loved community figure. 

 

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[stoner]

28 minutes ago, webfact said:

Police in Phuket reported that the CCTV cameras at the site were not working, leaving the accident unrecorded. Several businesses nearby offered their CCTV footage, but the police declined. 

 

what a bunch of total bs. the police refusing to take other footage in itself is criminal. seems a coverup is a foot. 

 

lock them up. 

[mania]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Police in Phuket reported that the CCTV cameras at the site were not working, leaving the accident unrecorded. Several businesses nearby offered their CCTV footage, but the police declined. 

 

Translation.....Silver Van driver called police first with an offer

[ezzra]

Mai Pen Rai, it's just an old farang, not much we can do about it now, (must have been the thoughts in the

minds of the police station's bosses)

In my opinion, the governor of Phuket need to to sackall the commanding officers of that station and make sure personally that all cameras and other safety equipments are in working order and that someone will make sure that it will stay in working order...

[save the frogs]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

a speeding passenger van that charged through a red light

 

just because there is a red light, never assume cars will stop

[bkkcanuck8]

9 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

just because there is a red light, never assume cars will stop

I always just assume that any crosswalk is just another place to line up pedestrians for a game of pedestrian pinball.

 

[malibukid]

the Thai's are cowards. not only can most can not drive, but they will not stop a red lights for most pedestrians. they will not stop to render assistance.  hate them.

[kiwikeith]

2 hours ago, Presnock said:

CCTV's reportedly not working....refused films from nearby businesses refused by the police.  Hit and Run murder but police don't seem to be concerned.  Oh, a farang? what's new?

Maybe driver connected to someone 

[madmitch]

What a dreadful incident, not just the accident but the police lethargy and the  second report on here which states the victim else driving the van.

 

RIP Zoe. I didn't know you but I do know you did not deserve this.

[stoner]

25 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

just because there is a red light, never assume cars will stop

 

especially at T intersections. i get petrified. 

[2baht]

11 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

Maybe driver connected to someone 

When will the umbilical chord be severed?

[Dukeleto]

But kick somebodies arse and it’s on national media with street protests! 

[loong]

15 minutes ago, madmitch said:

What a dreadful incident, not just the accident but the police lethargy and the  second report on here which states the victim else driving the van.

 

RIP Zoe. I didn't know you but I do know you did not deserve this.

 

Quote

the  second report on here which states the victim else driving the van

 

What on earth does that mean?

[Scouse123]

RIP Zoe,

 

Gone too young for the stupid actions of a speeding driver.

 

The Police obviously not interested. No cameras and declining to take footage from local store owners, no check on drink-driving, nothing......... It stinks.

 

Will we have the outrage at the death of an innocent woman or the involvement of the interior minister asking questions about policing in Phuket?

 

We had it for weeks when a woman was kicked in the back by a foreigner, heads rolled all over the place. A trivial incident that made international news and drew the nation's ire, carefully choreographed by the media to whip up anti foreigner hysteria.

 

Or is this another road death not newsworthy enough, as it involves terrible driving on the part of Thais as usual.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Shortly after, an ambulance transported her remains to Patong Hospital, where her death was confirmed. However, the seriousness of the accident hasn't been recognized by Kamala Police, who have yet to comment about the incident

If she was driving the passenger van the police would have said they were hunting her down using every means possible and local netizens were watching this space.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Police in Phuket reported that the CCTV cameras at the site were not working, leaving the accident unrecorded. Several businesses nearby offered their CCTV footage, but the police declined. 

Disgusting.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, ezzra said:

In my opinion, the governor of Phuket need to to sackall the commanding officers of that station and make sure personally that all cameras and other safety equipments are in working order and that someone will make sure that it will stay in working order..

And then tender his own resignation.

[save the frogs]

40 minutes ago, stoner said:

 

especially at T intersections. i get petrified. 

you should be

[ChipButty]

Poor woman, The driver should do the right thing and turn himself in, and the police hang their heads in shame

[stoner]

2 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

And then tender his own resignation.

 

hahahahahahahahahaahaha

[RickyJB]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

 

In a tragic accident in Kamala, Phuket, a British woman lost her life. Zoe Lucket (65), was killed by a speeding passenger van that charged through a red light at a main intersection on May 5th. The powerful impact reportedly flung her 20 meters down the road, resulting in immediate death.

 

Shortly after, an ambulance transported her remains to Patong Hospital, where her death was confirmed. However, the seriousness of the accident hasn't been recognized by Kamala Police, who have yet to comment about the incident.

 

Police in Phuket reported that the CCTV cameras at the site were not working, leaving the accident unrecorded. Several businesses nearby offered their CCTV footage, but the police declined. 

 

Moreover, a source close to Lucket mentioned that the van driver was not required to undertake an alcohol test post-accident. The informant also raised concerns about the escalating fatal incidents after the road was expanded into a four-lane highway.

 

They stressed the need for traffic-control measures, such as speed humps and proper signage, to control speeding vehicles and prevent further catastrophic accidents. They asserted that the cost of implementing these safety measures was insignificant in comparison to preserving human life.

 

Lucket was a long-term resident of Kamala and her untimely death has left the local community, including the expatriates, in deep sorrow.

 

Screenshot curtesy of Phuket News

 

-- 2024-05-09

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Known Zoe for years, what an absolute lovely woman that didnt deserve this, another act of "im above the law, i do what i want" attitude by another brainless psychopath.. rest in peace Zoe.. 

[nobodysfriend]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

her death was confirmed.

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

the seriousness of the accident hasn't been recognized by Kamala Police,

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

CCTV cameras at the site were not working, leaving the accident unrecorded. Several businesses nearby offered their CCTV footage, but the police declined. 

 

Strange ... one can only assume that the Van company pays regular bribes to the cops for protection ...?

 

Death of a pedestrian ( ? ) ( The powerful impact reportedly flung her 20 meters down the road,) , is not enough to be considered serious ?

 

They did not test for DUI on the Van driver ?

 

Did they do this on the cops who " handled " the case ?

 

Edited May 8 by nobodysfriend

[RickyJB]

2 hours ago, ezzra said:

Mai Pen Rai, it's just an old farang, not much we can do about it now, (must have been the thoughts in the

minds of the police station's bosses)

In my opinion, the governor of Phuket need to to sackall the commanding officers of that station and make sure personally that all cameras and other safety equipments are in working order and that someone will make sure that it will stay in working order...

I was knocked off my scooter in the same part of kamala, by another psycho. But the cops said to me, "if i not there, then accident not happen" 

[Excogitator]

A brutal, but quick way to go..

Serves as yet another reminder of just how careful you have to be in traffic here, both as driver and, especially, as a pedestrian.

 

RIP Zoe

 

 

[Kim Jones]

Police know who is responsible for this. He's connected somehow, so they are unconcerned. 

[RickyJB]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

British Expat Killed in Kamala Hit-And-Run

 

Picture courtesy of Thaiger

 

A British expatriate, named Zoe Lucket, tragically lost her life in a shocking road accident in Kama, Thailand on May 5th. The collison between the van she was driving and another vehicle was so forceful that she was thrown 20 metres away from the accident site. 

 

On arrival, paramedics transported her to Patong Hospital where she was proclaimed dead on arrival. Despite the severity of the event, Kamala Police haven't yet commented.

 

Local residents were dismayed to learn that nearby CCTV cameras were not operational when the accident occurred, meaning there's no video evidence of the tragic incident. Offers of alternative CCTV footage from local businesses were also declined by the police.

 

Adding to the community's grief and frustration, one unnamed expat, closely associated with the deceased, alleged the driver of the other vehicle was not tested for alcohol after the incident.

 

The expat also drew attention to a recent upsurge in road fatalities after the main local road became a four-lane highway. He advocated for speed reduction measures such as speed bumps and additional signage to help prevent further tragedies.

 

Zoe Lucket, a long-term resident of Kamala, was a well-loved community figure. 

 

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Kamala police are quick to go round bars collecting tea money and demanding "hush money" from bar girls to turn a blind eye. And of course the checkpoints either side of kamala where they use a fixed , breathalyser to con money out of people. I know because they did it to me and i hadnt had a drink for over 2 months.. try get them to do some real police work. Not a chance. And not to mention the swiss bar owner they caught selling all kinds of drugs , but he appeared back on the street a day after after his family paid a 1 million baht ,get out of jail card. Rotten to the core 

[RickyJB]

1 hour ago, Kim Jones said:

Police know who is responsible for this. He's connected somehow, so they are unconcerned. 

When i had my accident in kamala, i got the blame, fined 50,000 baht to find out 3 months later the same guy and the police have an agreement 

[ChrisY1]

2 hours ago, mania said:

 

Translation.....Silver Van driver called police first with an offer

Maybe a police van!