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A crash in Nonthaburi has resulted in one fatality and one injury, with three pick up trucks damaged. The incident occurred when a pickup truck collided with road traffic barriers being set up by construction workers, who were attempting to manage traffic while closing off a section of the road.

 

At approximately 00:10 on 14 September, officers from the Bang Bua Thong Police Station were alerted to the scene on Kanchanaphisek Road, heading towards Taling Chan, near the Khlong Bang Phai MRT station in Bang Rak Phatthana sub-district. They responded with members of the Ruamkatanyu Foundation.

 

 

Upon arrival, authorities found the body of Mr. Jitti (surname withheld), a 24-year-old road worker, lying next to a road barrier. He was wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and a reflective vest. Another injured individual, Mr. Jirawat (surname withheld), 33, also a road worker, was taken to Bang Bua Thong Hospital before officers arrived. The crash involved three trucks that had collided and were blocking the road.

 

The first vehicle, a bronze Isuzu pickup, had significant damage to the front right side. The driver, Mr. Masamai (surname withheld), 33, was present at the scene and provided a statement to the authorities. The second truck, also a bronze Isuzu, was a service vehicle and sustained damage to both the front and rear. The third vehicle, a Toyota pickup, had severe rear-end damage caused by the collision with the second truck.

 

Dashcam footage from the truck involved in the collision captured Mr. Masamai driving at high speed and crashing into the road barriers being placed, before hitting the two stationary trucks, which also struck the workers, including the deceased.

 

Mr. Masamai stated that he was driving home from his workplace in Wang Noi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, to his residence in Nong Khaem. He admitted to having poor vision, which might have contributed to the accident, as he did not realise he was going to strike anything until the impact occurred.

 

Mr. Natthaporn (surname withheld), 25, a relative of the deceased, explained that road barriers and warning signs were set up to close two lanes for maintenance work under the BTS station. The barriers and signs were in place to ensure only one lane was available for traffic. Despite these precautions, the pickup truck veered into the closed lane.

 

Police have recorded evidence and statements from Mr. Masamai, who claimed to have experienced a lapse in consciousness. Further investigation will include additional questioning and alcohol testing. The deceased has been sent to the Forensic Institute for an autopsy.

 

-- 2024-09-15

 

 

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it's sad news ... but what is even more sadder that this happens every day, over and over, and nothing seems to change ...

20 minutes ago, motdaeng said:

it's sad news ... but what is even more sadder that this happens every day, over and over, and nothing seems to change ...

 

so is it really sad then ? i would call it willful ignorance.

Half blind racer crashes into barriers.

Not realizing before the impact.

You can't make that up.

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A crash in Nonthaburi has resulted in one fatality and one injury, with three pick up trucks damaged. The incident occurred when a pickup truck collided with road traffic barriers being set up by construction workers, who were attempting to manage traffic while closing off a section of the road.

 

At approximately 00:10 on 14 September, officers from the Bang Bua Thong Police Station were alerted to the scene on Kanchanaphisek Road, heading towards Taling Chan, near the Klong Bang Phai BTS station in Bang Rak Phatthana sub-district. They responded with members of the Ruamkatanyu Foundation.

 

 

 

Upon arrival, authorities found the body of Mr. Jitti (surname withheld), a 24-year-old road worker, lying next to a road barrier. He was wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and a reflective vest. Another injured individual, Mr. Jirawat (surname withheld), 33, also a road worker, was taken to Bang Bua Thong Hospital before officers arrived. The crash involved three trucks that had collided and were blocking the road.

 

The first vehicle, a bronze Isuzu pickup, had significant damage to the front right side. The driver, Mr. Masamai (surname withheld), 33, was present at the scene and provided a statement to the authorities. The second truck, also a bronze Isuzu, was a service vehicle and sustained damage to both the front and rear. The third vehicle, a Toyota pickup, had severe rear-end damage caused by the collision with the second truck.

 

Dashcam footage from the truck involved in the collision captured Mr. Masamai driving at high speed and crashing into the road barriers being placed, before hitting the two stationary trucks, which also struck the workers, including the deceased.

 

Mr. Masamai stated that he was driving home from his workplace in Wang Noi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, to his residence in Nong Khaem. He admitted to having poor vision, which might have contributed to the accident, as he did not realise he was going to strike anything until the impact occurred.

 

Mr. Natthaporn (surname withheld), 25, a relative of the deceased, explained that road barriers and warning signs were set up to close two lanes for maintenance work under the BTS station. The barriers and signs were in place to ensure only one lane was available for traffic. Despite these precautions, the pickup truck veered into the closed lane.

 

Police have recorded evidence and statements from Mr. Masamai, who claimed to have experienced a lapse in consciousness. Further investigation will include additional questioning and alcohol testing. The deceased has been sent to the Forensic Institute for an autopsy.

 

-- 2024-09-15

 

 

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Poor vision? Wearing no glasses? Or mist and fog?

All no excuses. Jail him!!!

4 hours ago, motdaeng said:

it's sad news ... but what is even more sadder that this happens every day, over and over, and nothing seems to change ...

 

Worst still, nothing will change, driving like insolent little children is a Thai right. Don't worry though, the RTP is there to scrape up the remains after the fact, just don't expect them to enforce any laws or road rules.