Pictures from responders.

 

Former football star Kittipong Pathomsuk, nickname Pond, aged 29, who once played for Air Force Central FC, tragically died in a horrific car crash on the morning of September 20. The crash occurred on Kanchanaphisek Road, Thap Chang area, Bangkok, leaving two dead as the luxury Mercedes-Benz he was driving crashed and turned into wreckage.

 

The crash happened at around 05:40, in front of a restaurant on Kanchanaphisek Road. Deputy Inspector Pongpat Sridong of Bang Chan Police Station, along with emergency responders from Rom Sai and Ruamkatanyu Foundations, rushed to the scene.

 

The authorities found the black Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 E (license plate Bangkok) completely mangled and flipped over on the road’s median. The engine had been torn from the vehicle, and both front wheels had detached. A male victim, identified as Kittipong Pathomsuk, was found nearby, suffering from severe injuries, including multiple fractures, a twisted body, and a fatal head injury. A female passenger, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was also found dead at the scene.

 

 

According to an initial investigation, the car was speeding down a bridge when it hit a pothole, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle swerved, struck the side barrier, and flipped violently, ejecting both occupants from the car. 
 

Police are working to determine who was behind the wheel, as the extent of the damage has made it difficult to confirm. CCTV footage from the area is being reviewed to shed light on the incident, while the bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for further examination.

 

Kittipong, known as Pond, was once a professional footballer for the Air Force Central FC.. He had since transitioned into an online business selling luxury handbags with his wife.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

 

 

-- 2024-09-20

 

 

I know Ban Chang, but where is Ban Chan police station,

I've never heard of Ban Chan...

Ouch what sort of speed was he doing ???

3 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I know Ban Chang, but where is Ban Chan police station,

I've never heard of Ban Chan...

Bang Chan is a subdistrict of Khlong Sam Wa district, in Bangkok,

Play stupid games win stupid prizes

He must have thought he was in an airplane, that's some serious destruction and wreckage, he had to be doing at least 200kph to accomplish that. Even on CCTV it would look like nothing but a blur depending the frame rate.

Both ejected, so not wearing seatbelts - not that it seems it would have helped though looking at the torn apart vehicle.  The destructive forces that caused that BMW be torn apart like that, means the speed at which this guy must have been driving must have been very fast.  Young guy, full of testosterone, bravado, rich, in an expensive high powered vehicle, driving at excessive speed that doesn't allow him to react in time to dangers ahead - what could go wrong?  Glad no bystanders were hurt. 

This responders video of the wreckage is posted courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

 

One lunatic less.. They never learn how old or famous they are... RIP for his family

8 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

One lunatic less.. They never learn how old or famous they are... RIP for his family

 

67 million more to go.

In the UK I am part-owner of our family used car dealership. Although we deal in all marques we specialise in BMW and MB.  I have seen quite a few wrecked MBs at salvage yards but that must rank as the worst I've ever seen. The GLC 300E will top out at around 230km/h and I reckon he must have been 200km/h+.  I am also sceptical of the 'pothole' theory...

1 hour ago, JoePai said:

Ouch what sort of speed was he doing ???

One can assume, typical Thai speed, at least double speed limit.

2 hours ago, JoePai said:

Ouch what sort of speed was he doing ???

Maybe he was looking for somewhere to land ................LOL

2 hours ago, JoePai said:

Ouch what sort of speed was he doing ???

Mach 2 to zero in about 200 metres.

3 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

Maybe he was looking for somewhere to land ................LOL

1st pilots rule on landing... keep the rubber side down on the tarmac

'Lost Control'    Having been a Passenger in several high powered Cars driven by Thai's (usually i'm the only one wearing a Seat Belt) i can say it is not a nice experience at all as they love showing off.    Normal practice seems to be no Seat Belt and either driving with one hand on the Steering Wheel or at times just one finger or one thumb.   No surprise then when they 'lose control' as you only need to hit ah empty Fag Packet at high speed to 'lose it' if you are not at any time in complete control of the Vehicle !

3 hours ago, aussienam said:

The destructive forces that caused that BMW be torn apart

There was a BMW involved, also?

3 hours ago, HauptmannUK said:

I am also sceptical of the 'pothole' theory...

Why?  It's not as though the driver is claiming that!

3 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

One lunatic less.. They never learn how old or famous they are... RIP for his family

 

67 million more to go.

Horrible, arrogant thing to post.

"tragically died in a horrific car crash"

 

stupidly died...........

On 8/31/2024 at 11:44 AM, soalbundy said:

Now I've seen it all, a Trump supporter reading a book.

 

On 9/13/2024 at 11:07 PM, still kicking said:

Porn is illegal in LOS

 

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

This responders video of the wreckage is posted courtesy of ThaiRath.

 

 

Typical entitled Thai male in a fancy car, showing off , driving like a <deleted>, just a shame he killed an innocent lady , RIP to her only!

UPDATE
 

Tragic Crash Claims the Lives of Husband and Wife After Benz Overturns in Bangkok

 

 

Picture of the remains of the safety barrier.

 

According to Pongpat Sreedong, a police investigator from Bang Chan Police Station, CCTV shows that the vehicle was initially traveling at high speed in the rightmost lane of the main highway, heading towards Srinakarin-Romklao.

The car collided forcefully with an orange safety barrier dividing the main highway and parallel lanes, overturning multiple times before coming to a stop. Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle and succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
 

The victims have been identified as Ms. Kritaya Sakornbut, aged 29, and her husband, Mr. Kittipong Pathomsuk, also aged 29. It is believed that Mr. Kittipong, a former professional footballer with Airforce Central FC, was driving the car. At the time of the accident, they were thought to have missed the entrance to their residential area near Soi Romklao 24, leading to a sudden lane change. Skid marks were visible along the road, indicating an attempt to switch from the main highway to the parallel lane.

 

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the accident.

 

 

Picture of the cross over point between the roads.

 

-- 2024-09-20

 

 

It would have been a lot more "tragic" if they had killed another driver/s.

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Horrible, arrogant thing to post.

why? he had no respect for his own life , his wifes and other people on the road.. It could have been far worse... Sorry you don't understand that

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Horrible, arrogant thing to post.

Based on Thai drivers I witness daily, it's spot on.

That'll buff right out.

19 hours ago, JoePai said:

Ouch what sort of speed was he doing ???

 

Something he could not handle.....

17 hours ago, HauptmannUK said:

In the UK I am part-owner of our family used car dealership. Although we deal in all marques we specialise in BMW and MB.  I have seen quite a few wrecked MBs at salvage yards but that must rank as the worst I've ever seen. The GLC 300E will top out at around 230km/h and I reckon he must have been 200km/h+.  I am also sceptical of the 'pothole' theory...

Agree, what I noticed is it is a concrete road so would like to see a photo of the "pothole" they talked about.

Looks like this rabbit missed the seatbelt memo as well. One sudden stop, and bam, right into a flawless face plant!

 

If he would have survived, I just wonder what he would have placed the blame on....

 

I hit a pothole yesterday myself... so....

Edited September 20, 20241 yr by Andre0720
One blame I thought of rejecting