Pedestrian Struck on Crossing by Motorbike: Suffers Broken Ribs and Ruptured Spleen

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture and video courtesy of Khoasod.

 

Once again, a pedestrian has been injured while using a crossing, after being struck by a motorbike. The incident, which took place on September 19, has left the victim with broken ribs and a ruptured spleen. The victim's family hopes this tragic event serves as a warning for road users to be more cautious.

 

CCTV footage captured the moment the pedestrian, a man carrying a backpack, waited at the crossing outside Sathira Dhammasathan on Watcharaphon Road. Two cars stopped to allow him to cross, and the pedestrian acknowledged the gesture with a nod of thanks before beginning to walk across the four-lane road, which is divided into two outbound and two inbound lanes. 
 

 

However, just as he was halfway across the road, a speeding motorbike approached from the right and collided with him, sending his body flying nearly 10 metres. The motorbike also crashed to the ground following the impact.

 

The victim’s relatives reported that he had just finished work and was on his way to pick up his wife and child when the accident occurred. Despite the crossing being a designated safe area for pedestrians, the motorbike struck him with such force that he suffered severe injuries.

 

The motorbike rider, a 33-year-old man, did not flee the scene and voluntarily presented himself at Khan Na Yao police station. The police determined that the motorcyclist had been driving recklessly, and the rider admitted fault, signing a statement to that effect.

 

The injured man’s family expressed their frustration, emphasising that this was not the first time a pedestrian had been severely hurt due to a driver’s negligence. They called on all road users to exercise caution and show more care for pedestrians, hoping this incident would serve as a lesson for others

 

-- 2024-09-22

 

 

 

[soi3eddie]

Never stop looking, as pedestrian crossings should only be considered as safe as no crossing IMO.