A fatal crash claimed the life of a 68 year old Belgian man on October 28 near Ban Lak Khet Bridge in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The tragic incident, which involved the man losing control of his motorcycle, was reported to authorities around 15:05.

 

According to reports, the man, whose identity has not yet been released, was traveling near the bridge when he apparently lost control of his motorcycle, causing it to veer off the road. The area, currently under road construction, features a drop-off alongside the roadway, where his body and motorcycle were discovered.

 

Emergency responders from Khong Chiam Hospital, along with the Thiwa Khong Chiam Rescue Foundation and the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Police, arrived at the scene and found the victim with head injuries, a fractured right leg, lacerations on his right foot and knee, and multiple abrasions. Despite efforts to assist, the man was pronounced dead on-site due to the extent of his injuries.

 

The Thiwa Khong Chiam Rescue Foundation facilitated the transport of the man’s body first to Khong Chiam Hospital for an examination, after which it was transferred to Sappasit Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani for an autopsy.

 

The investigation, led by Police Lieutenant Kritsada Chaichat, is ongoing as authorities examine potential factors in the crash, including road conditions and other contributing circumstances surrounding the incident.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-10-29

 

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

causing it to veer off the road. The area, currently under road construction, features a drop-off alongside the roadway, where his body and motorcycle were discovered.

No doubt the road construction was badly signed if at all, and he was not wearing a helmet.

 

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

found the victim with head injuries

 

The gentleman was a friend of mine. An autopsy is being conducted and results will show whether a medical incident occurred.  He was NOT drunk as he was on his way to visit friends. He ALWAYS wears a helmet whilst riding his motorbike.

1 minute ago, sezzo said:

The gentleman was a friend of mine. An autopsy is being conducted and results will show whether a medical incident occurred.  He was NOT drunk as he was on his way to visit friends. He ALWAYS wears a helmet whilst riding his motorbike.

Sorry about the crass accusations from @brianthainess

We have a few on here like him sadly.

 

 

RIP 

Belgian Gentleman

Its fun and games reading about it here until it happens to you or someone you know. You think things are safe in thailand until theyre not

9 minutes ago, sezzo said:

The gentleman was a friend of mine. An autopsy is being conducted and results will show whether a medical incident occurred.  He was NOT drunk as he was on his way to visit friends. He ALWAYS wears a helmet whilst riding his motorbike.

Sorry for your loss, I did not suggest he was drunk, I only suggested he was not wearing his helmet at the time, because of his "head injuries "

27 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

Sorry for your loss, I did not suggest he was drunk, I only suggested he was not wearing his helmet at the time, because of his "head injuries "

It was a bit more than a suggestion Brian, you said “no doubt” he was not wearing a helmet. 
Disgraceful speculation.

1 hour ago, sezzo said:

The gentleman was a friend of mine. An autopsy is being conducted and results will show whether a medical incident occurred.  He was NOT drunk as he was on his way to visit friends. He ALWAYS wears a helmet whilst riding his motorbike.

Sorry that your friend died. My report is based on the information that has been reported in the Thai media, and those details were amended after your earlier comment on the location. 
 

I try to base the reports on the available facts and not make any assumptions, but sometimes information I use has been reported incorrectly in the first place. My reports do not speculate and I also try to be respectful to all casualties and victims.

RIP Sir

Some inflammatory posts and replies have been removed.

Too many people, not very experienced on two wheels , should get a taxi or the like when going somewhere! There are TOO many deaths in Thailand due to this problem. Thailand is a specially dangerous place for two wheelers! Take this from a man tat have been 50 years on bikes and decades in Thailand traffic and is still alive and on bikes. I am sorry and sad to see another person die needlessly. RIP.

5 hours ago, brianthainess said:

No doubt the road construction was badly signed if at all, and he was not wearing a helmet.

 

 

A thousand ways to get injured and dead here in Thailand.

20 hours ago, sezzo said:

The gentleman was a friend of mine. An autopsy is being conducted and results will show whether a medical incident occurred.  He was NOT drunk as he was on his way to visit friends. He ALWAYS wears a helmet whilst riding his motorbike.

Thank you... my condolences.

I live in the area but do not know the location of the accident. In all respect can you explain the location?

Rip to the gentleman.