August 11, tragedy struck in Lampang Province when an 81-year-old man riding an electric tricycle was killed instantly after being hit by a sedan. The accident occurred at approximately 10:00, along the Lampang-Ngao Road in front of the Military Student Training Centre in Phichai Subdistrict, Mueang District.

 

The local emergency response centre and the Lampang Provincial Police were notified of the accident, which involved a collision between a sedan and an electric tricycle. Police Lieutenant Athit Songpornweerawat from Mueang Lampang Police Station, along with rescue teams from Lampang Rescue Association and Ton Thongchai Rescue Association, were dispatched to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, authorities found a black Honda City sedan, with a Bangkok license plate, severely damaged at the front and with a cracked windshield. In front of the sedan was a blue electric tricycle that had been hit from behind. The sole victim, identified as Retired Lieutenant Thuan, 81, a former military officer and resident of Raisilathong Village, Phichai Subdistrict, was found slumped over in the tricycle's seat, having died instantly from the impact.

 

Rescue workers used hydraulic cutters to retrieve the victim's body from the wrecked tricycle. The body was then sent to Lampang Hospital’s forensic department for an autopsy.. Police inspected the scene, finding skid marks about 10 metres long, along with the victim’s cane and dentures scattered nearby.

 

The 27-year-old driver of the sedan stated that he was leaving a nearby hotel and heading to Surasak Montri Military Camp in Lampang. Less than a kilometre from his starting point, the electric tricycle suddenly swerved across lanes directly in front of his car. Unable to stop in time, he collided with the tricycle, resulting in the fatal accident.

 

Authorities are continuing to investigate the exact cause of the accident and will proceed with legal measures as necessary.

 

-- 2024-08-11

 

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A view of the full incident scene, would seem to show that the tricycle was in the outside lane, of a 3 lane road, when the struck by the car.

 

May not have saved him but i don't know why guys with 3 wheelers don't use helmets

I'd have an EV bike but only for around the village, not out on the main road. And at 81 it's madness. RIP

these 3 wheel EV things legal on the street ?

4 minutes ago, Baht Simpson said:

I'd have an EV bike but only for around the village, not out on the main road. And at 81 it's madness. RIP

You wear a helmet?

1 minute ago, scubascuba3 said:

You wear a helmet?

No, because I haven't bought one yet. 🙂  Probably next month.

 

I do on a motorbike.

3 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

No, because I haven't bought one yet. 🙂  Probably next month.

 

I do on a motorbike.

So, that means you have a helmet, but you only use it on motorbike, right? That´s really good thinking!

10 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

So, that means you have a helmet, but you only use it on motorbike, right? That´s really good thinking!

Lol. No I mean I haven't bought the EV yet. I don't wear a helmet walking down the street. 

17 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Man, 81, Dies in Electric Tricycle Accident After Collision with Car 

The expats here in Pattaya I'm sure are suicidal. 

Lunatics on their disability scooters. 

 

10 hours ago, Baht Simpson said:

Lol. No I mean I haven't bought the EV yet. I don't wear a helmet walking down the street. 

Outstanding, I reckon we all thought you meant the other. 😂

 

29 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

The expats here in Pattaya I'm sure are suicidal. 

Lunatics on their disability scooters. 

 

True, it's not unusual to see them in overtaking lanes. 

These things shouldn't be allowed on major roads, they are too slow and offer no protection. 

 

13 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

So, that means you have a helmet, but you only use it on motorbike, right? That´s really good thinking!

Why would you were a helmet on an electric 3 wheeler, top speed is 7 kph, do you wear a helmet when you walk? 

56 minutes ago, schultzlivgthai said:

Why would you were a helmet on an electric 3 wheeler, top speed is 7 kph, do you wear a helmet when you walk? 

I would (for what good it would do) if I was walking in the middle of the road !😁

6 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

The expats here in Pattaya I'm sure are suicidal. 

Lunatics on their disability scooters. 

 

That's madness on the main road like that. 😞

Tragic incident all around.  

 

But an excellent cautionary tale to install a dash cam.  That would prove (or disprove) that the scooter crossed in front of the driver.

 

With my usual caveat NOT to install a dash cam if you drive like an idiot and the videos are more likely to incriminate you than exonerate you.  Or at least practice pulling the SD card out and hiding it if you are in a wreck.