Truck Collides with Pickup Truck, Parents Killed Instantly, Daughter Critical

[Georgealbert]

 

 

The crash occurred at approximately 16.00 October 15, on a slippery road in Klaeng, Rayong, when a truck collided with a Ford four-door pickup truck, killing two parents instantly and leaving their younger daughter critically injured. The accident occurred on the Ban Na Bypass, Klaeng District, Rayong Province, following heavy rainfall that caused the road to become dangerously slick.

 

Upon receiving the report, officers from the Klaeng Police Station and the Buddhast Rescue Unit rushed to the scene. They found a closed-container truck, having veered off the road. Behind the truck, on the road, lay the wreckage of the black Ford pickup truck, with its roof torn open and the cabin crushed beyond recognition.

 

Inside the pickup truck were four family members: a father, mother, and their two daughters. Tragically, both parents died at the scene, while their 12-year-old daughter sustained severe injuries. Their 15-year-old daughter, though injured, was in a stable condition. Rescue workers quickly transported both girls to Klaeng Hospital for further treatment.

 

 

The deceased parents were later identified as Mr. Rawit, 43, and Mrs. Benjamas, 37 (last names withheld). Family members, who learned of the accident through a live broadcast on a local Facebook page, “Nirat Mueang Klaeng,” arrived at the scene but were too grief-stricken to provide statements.

 

According to the truck driver, Mr. Phakdee, 35 (last name withheld), he had been driving from Chonburi, en route to Khao Chamao in Rayong, when the crash occurred. As he approached the Ban Na Bypass, another vehicle abruptly cut in front of him. The slippery road conditions from the rain prevented him from braking in time. In an attempt to avoid hitting the car in front, he swerved to the right, only to collide with the oncoming Ford pickup.

 

Mr. Phakdee expressed deep remorse over the tragic outcome. Police are currently gathering evidence to proceed with legal action regarding the incident.

 

The family was reportedly heading back to their home in Khao Chamao, Rayong, at the time of the crash.

 

Picture and video from responders.

 

 

-- 2024-10-16

 

 

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

Those two poor girls.

Loosing both parents in the accident.

I hope that they both recover from their injuries and the trauma.

[Gottfrid]

A very tragic accident.

[brianthainess]

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The slippery road conditions from the rain prevented him from braking in time. In an attempt to avoid hitting the car in front, he swerved to the right, only to collide with the oncoming Ford pickup.

Yet another bad driver for cutting in front, hope he has a dash cam.

[Thingamabob]

Know this road well. Not a regular accident spot. As reported the truck driver was at fault, but that is based on limited info. A very sad case.

[AndreasHG]

 

Yet another day of ordinary madness on Thai roads...

 

[ourmanflint]

The endless slippery road excuse gets wheeled out again

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The slippery road conditions from the rain prevented him from braking in time. In an attempt to avoid hitting the car in front, he swerved to the right, only to collide with the oncoming Ford pickup.

Should have stuffed the vehicle in front that cut you up...

The poor innocent family suffered.

[Theforgotten1]

Should be driving to the conditions of the road but TiT ,don’t let wet roads slow you down ,can always think of an excuse to blame it on something else

[OneManShow]

Perhaps it happened so quick. 

speed , we don't know 🤔

[watchcat]

On 10/16/2024 at 11:10 AM, OneManShow said:

Perhaps it happened so quick. 

speed , we don't know 🤔

 Probably too fast on a slippery road.