British Tourist Hurt in Pattaya Hit-and-Run Accident

[webfact]

 

In a concerning incident early this morning, a 76-year-old British tourist was injured in a hit-and-run accident in Pattaya, Thailand. The tourist, identified as Graham Hughes, was struck by a motorcycle while crossing the street in the popular coastal city.

 

The incident occurred shortly after midnight in a bustling area of Pattaya. Authorities and emergency responders were called to the scene, where they found Mr. Hughes with notable injuries. He suffered a dislocated shoulder and lacerations to his feet, conditions that prompted immediate medical attention.

 

Eyewitnesses report that Mr. Hughes, who had arrived in Thailand two days prior and was returning from a nearby bar, was crossing the street when a motorcycle hit him at high speed. The impact was severe enough to knock him to the ground. Shockingly, rather than stop to assist, the motorcyclist fled the scene, leaving Mr. Hughes injured on the road.

 

Local police are currently investigating the incident with the aid of CCTV footage from the area in hopes of identifying and apprehending the responsible individual. The accident raises questions about road safety for tourists in popular destinations like Pattaya, where nightlife often brings increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

 

Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward as they attempt to bring justice to the hit-and-run case and assess the need for improved safety measures in the area. Meanwhile, Mr. Hughes remains in the hospital, receiving treatment for his injuries and further evaluation of his condition, reported The Pattaya News.

 

Picture courtesy: The Pattaya News

 

-- 2024-07-08

 

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[scubascuba3]

People often don't look properly when crossing the road

[save the frogs]

especially when they been drinking all night long

[still kicking]

2 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

People often don't look properly when crossing the road

You are from what planet? Where i live we can cross the road without problems 

[steven100]

look to the left, look to the right,  and if deemed safe .... then cross quickly. 

the motorbike was travelling at high speed, which is illegal especially in a built up area. 

 

500 baht fine, wai's all around, and a basket of birds nest slop for Mr Hughes. 

[scubascuba3]

1 hour ago, still kicking said:

You are from what planet? Where i live we can cross the road without problems 

I see people every day when on my motorbike not looking whilst crossing, Thais and falang, do you see them in Thailand?

[zakalwe]

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

People often don't look properly when crossing the road

In Thailand, you got to look left, right, left, right, left, right, left and right before getting to the other side.

[Ralf001]

The farnag with the nazi helmet... the feck is he wearing ?

[steven100]

11 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

The farnag with the nazi helmet... the feck is he wearing ?

he looks like one of those cross-dressers 

nice frock ...  

[Bundooman]

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

People often don't look properly when crossing the road

Absolutely! How dare a tourist pedestrian cross the road at night when there are serious high speed motorcyclists just trying to negotiate busy holiday resort roads.

Anyone would think there were speed limits or something!

Definitely the tourists fault - expel him from Thailand and ban him for 10 years. 

Furthermore, he's even making this poor motorcyclist look bad!

No wonder he didn't stop..............

 

To the unfortunate tourist, hope you recover soon and maybe, enjoy the remainder of your vacation.

[loong]

Once again, nobody knows what happened, yet some are very quick to blame the victim.

They should be ashamed of themselves

[SAFETY FIRST]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The incident occurred shortly after midnight in a bustling area of Pattaya.

 

arrived in Thailand two days prior and was returning from a nearby bar

I hope your 3rd day here is better. 

 

76 year old, out enjoying himself 😂

 

What could go wrong 🤔

 

Maybe a few to many beers. 

 

Hope you get well soon mate. 🍺

 

Party, party, party dude, you only live once. 😎

 

[Captain Flack]

A spelling mistake in the OP has been corrected, if you notice errors please use the report button to bring to our attention.

[jacko45k]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward as they attempt to bring justice to the hit-and-run case and assess the need for improved safety measures in the area.

That would be made somewhat easier if the article told us exactly where this happened!

[Kerryd]

This happened in Soi Arunothai about 400 m from the Center Pattaya Road intersection.

Very narrow, barely a 2 lane on a good day, soi - assuming it's not clogged with parked vehicles and moto-cy food carts.

There is a narrow sidewalk on the other side of the soi at that spot and you can see, as soon as you step "down" from the bar, the concrete is sloped to edge of the soi.
Literally take one step out of the bar and you are in the tiny "bike lane" - even if your balance isn't impaired.

And even if you are just walking down the soi, you are pretty much forced to walk in the "bike" lane because of that sloped concrete.

And I'm sure we've all seen how a lot (most) motorcycle riders ride around here, especially moto-taxis and delivery riders who seem to think every soi is a Moto GP racetrack.

And accidents happen. One off-balance stagger because of roadside obstructions, one motorcycle racing to pass (or avoid) another. 

Hit and run could mean the driver knew he was in the wrong - or wouldn't pass a piss test - or maybe it wasn't even a local but someone who may be just here on a "temporary" stay (and wouldn't pass a breathalyzer test). 

There's a 7-11 barely 20 meters from that spot. Surely there must be some CCTV footage from that area (from the store or the Nirun Grand Ville or the pharmacy at the intersection).

This is the spot looking at it from the opposite direction of the photo in the OP.
As you can see, it is very narrow at the best of times.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Local police are currently investigating the incident with the aid of CCTV footage from the area in hopes of identifying and apprehending the responsible individual. The accident raises questions about road safety for tourists in popular destinations like Pattaya, where nightlife often brings increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic

Crossing the road anywhere is a bit of a challenge in Thailand... there is often little consideration shown to pedestrians.

City centres, nightlife, bars etc add to the mix.

Look every way, cross only when clear... and be quick about it.

[Stargeezr]

Still kicking is forgetting that Thailand is not his home country.

Thailand is in Asia, you have to be more aware and careful. That is how you survive

your time in Asia and other parts of the world.

[bob smith]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

In a concerning incident early this morning, a 76-year-old British tourist was injured in a hit-and-run accident in Pattaya, Thailand. The tourist, identified as Graham Hughes,

why wasn't Graham Hughes, 76, in his room tucked up in bed??

 

being a naughty boy I bet!

 

bob.

[soalbundy]

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

People often don't look properly when crossing the road

especially when pi$$ed.

[WDSmart]

The motorcyclist is at fault for not stopping to assist and identify himself with the police. If he had done that, whether he was guilty of anything would depend on whether or not he was driving while intoxicated or hit this victim while he was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

 

The victim may also be at fault if he was not crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

[Ralf001]

1 hour ago, loong said:

Once again, nobody knows what happened, yet some are very quick to blame the victim.

They should be ashamed of themselves

 

Most likely pissed up having just left a bar after midnight and walked straight into the pasing scooter.

[Korat Kiwi]

37 minutes ago, bob smith said:

why wasn't Graham Hughes, 76, in his room tucked up in bed??

 

being a naughty boy I bet!

 

bob.

He was likely checking to see if he still had lead in his pencil... 

[jacko45k]

39 minutes ago, bob smith said:

why wasn't Graham Hughes, 76, in his room tucked up in bed??

 

being a naughty boy I bet!

 

bob.

At 76 I feel a little envious that he still has the health to be out drinking late.....well he did have!

[Korat Kiwi]

15 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

The motorcyclist is at fault for not stopping to assist and identify himself with the police. If he had done that, whether he was guilty of anything would depend on whether or not he was driving while intoxicated or hit this victim while he was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

 

The victim may also be at fault if he was not crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

A marked cross walk (pedestrian crossing) doesn't mean much here. 

 

A few weeks/months ago a foreigner got killed using one.  Vehicles rarely stop let alone slow down when approaching one. 

 

You've gotta keep your wits about you when crossing any road in this country. 

[champers]

16 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

The motorcyclist is at fault for not stopping to assist and identify himself with the police. If he had done that, whether he was guilty of anything would depend on whether or not he was driving while intoxicated or hit this victim while he was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

 

The victim may also be at fault if he was not crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

Not too many marked crosswalks on the main roads, never mind a side soi like this. Ignored by many drivers anyway.

[mikebell]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The accident raises questions about road safety

and the dearth of police action on every road in Thailand and in particular Pattaya.

[mikebell]

5 minutes ago, Korat Kiwi said:

He was likely checking to see if he still had lead in his pencil... 

Refills for such pencils are easily available in many pharmacies about town; so I've heard.

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

returning from a nearby bar, was crossing the street

Not unusual if drunk, in "early morning hours" in particular.

Bad luck. 

We'll wish him a more pleasant stay for his holidays.🙏

Maybe looking for a bar on the same side of his accommodation.

[Henryford]

I have nearly been hit crossing the road 3 or 4 times. And yes i was looking and sober.  Sometimes the bikes, at speed, seem to come from nowhere.

[Peterphuket]

I see many motobikes while driving only look on the phone.

No matter what time it was or whether the person had been drinking perhaps it was one of those