A 57-year-old Thai man has died and his son is injured after their motorbike collided with a minibus in Pattaya, Thailand. This accident occurred on the morning of June 10th while they were on their way to a hospital for a medical visit.

 

The incident happened on Sukhumvit Road, Banglamung district in Pattaya around 5:36 AM. The local police promptly responded to the event together with rescue workers.

 

The police discovered a damaged Honda Scoopy motorcycle lying overturned at the scene. Nearby, they found the severely injured body of Mr. Santi Srithongchai, who was unconscious. Despite attempts to perform first aid and CPR, Mr. Santi died from his injuries at the location.

 

Mr. Anan Srithongchai, the 34-year-old son of Mr. Santi, was also at the accident site. He had minor injuries and was immediately taken to the hospital by rescuers.

 

According to an eyewitness, Mr. Phitak Chamsaowarot, the accident was caused by a minibus parked in a way that partly blocked a lane. He reported having heard a loud noise but did not see the event unfold. When he came out to investigate, he found the injured victims. However, there was no sight of the minibus or its driver who had reportedly driven away after the accident.

 

After reviewing the CCTV, the police reported that the parked minibus was indeed partly blocking the left lane with its hazard lights on. Furthermore, the driver of the minibus was noticed sitting on the sidewalk when the bike hit the back of the bus. This frightened the driver causing him to quickly drive away.

 

The police are currently looking for the minibus driver for further questioning. Mr. Anan, whose father was killed in the accident, confirmed to reporters that they were going to a medical appointment at the time of the accident.

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-06-10

 

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What a coward, running away after causing the accident. 

8 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

What a coward, running away after causing the accident. 

Yes, and I might say rather stupid and ignorant. He put his hazard lights on so was well aware he did something wrong. 

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

After reviewing the CCTV, the police reported that the parked minibus was indeed partly blocking the left lane with its hazard lights on. Furthermore, the driver of the minibus was noticed sitting on the sidewalk when the bike hit the back of the bus. This frightened the driver causing him to quickly drive away.

Bastard.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

After reviewing the CCTV, the police reported that the parked minibus was indeed partly blocking the left lane with its hazard lights on. Furthermore, the driver of the minibus was noticed sitting on the sidewalk when the bike hit the back of the bus. This frightened the driver causing him to quickly drive away.

 

I feel for the lad, watching his father pass away like that... 

 

But, as usually, we see a fully avoidable incident result in tragic consequences because both parties fail at the very basic safety. 

 

- The Van parked illegally still on the road.

- The motorcyclist riding into a 'stationary vehicle'.

 

 

As far as the van driver 'getting in his van and driving away' after the incident - what an evil callous vile human...  'Fear' ??...  No, his only fear was of getting blamed, so he ran like an spoiled evil little brat...   

 

Its really is high time people face serious charges for fleeing the scene of an accident.

 

 

Yet again - photo for reference only - so the presence of the Motorcycle helmet in the reference photo is completely misleading - I wonder if the father was wearing a helmet at all and if wearing one would have meant the difference between walking away bruised and serious head injury.

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

yet again - photo for reference only - so the presence of the Motorcycle helmet in the reference photo is completely misleading

 

Yes agree 100%. AN , stop this nonsense. 

So the bike rider was following too close to the mini bus and failed to stop? Or did the rider not see the mini bus had the hazard lights on and was stationary? 

 

Seems like rider error, however the

mini bus driver should have rendered assistance instead of driving off. 

 

 

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

But, as usually, we see a fully avoidable incident result in tragic consequences because both parties fail at the very basic safety. 

 

- The Van parked illegally still on the road.

- The motorcyclist riding into a 'stationary vehicle'.

 

Indeed. But the driver acted responsibly up until the collision by having his hazard lights on, and it is surely up to the motorcyclist see the bus and its lights and avoid it. 

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Mr. Santi died from his injuries at the location

For those unfamiliar with Thailand's high traffic moralities, this statement is important.

Thailand identifies a traffic-related death if the death occurs at the scene. If death occurs later away from the scene, ie., enroute to a hospital or at a hospital, its is not considered a traffic-related death.

In 2017 Thailand topped the rankings as the country with the highest death rate in road accidents. Typically 80% are from motorcycle-related accidents.