Crash Claims Life of Woman After Motorcycle Collides with Unmarked Road Works: Pathum Thani

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A crash occurred late on November 4, when a 45-year-old woman, Ms. Monrada Phothong, lost her life after her motorcycle struck a pile of stones placed as the only barrier around an uncovered drainage pipe on a local road. The incident took place near the entrance of a village on Khlong Luang 10 Alley in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani.

 

According to investigating officer Police Lieutenant Teerayut Panpong, of the Khlong Luang Police Station, the accident happened at approximately 23.00. Emergency responders, including medics from Thammasat University Hospital, Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers, and Hon Sokun Rescue, quickly arrived at the scene.

 

Upon arrival, authorities found the drainage pipe excavation site scattered with cement debris and stones around its opening, with no barriers or lights. Evidence showed clear skid marks on the road, suggesting Ms. Monrada’s motorcycle slid upon impact. Her body was found a short distance away from her overturned Yamaha motorcycle, which bore a Bangkok license plate.

 

Witnesses on the scene provided further insight. Mr. Rattanabodin Chukacharoenroj, 29, stated that as he was driving home, he noticed the motorcycle lying in the middle of the road, with the injured woman nearby. He immediately called the emergency number, and helped Ms. Monrada who had not yet succumbed to her injuries. The casualty died before emergency responders could arrive.
 

Mr. Rattanabodin speculated that she may have tried to swerve to avoid a speed bump and collided with the stone pile marking the excavation site, though he was unaware when the drainage work had commenced.

 

A colleague of the deceased shared that Ms. Monrada had just finished her shift and was en route home at the time of the incident, taking her normal route.

 

Following the initial investigation, Lt. Teerayut Panpong documented the scene and directed Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers to transport Ms. Monrada’s body to Thammasat University Hospital for a thorough forensic examination.

 

Further investigation will be conducted to determine liability in the case and whether safety precautions were sufficient at the drainage site.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-05

 

[Gottfrid]

They are definitely not too bright. Never care for protective measures and caring of people. Only do as quick work as possible and then leave the things where they are. How hard can it be to put up cones and light before going home. Here that would probably have saved a life. Take the workers to court and charge them with premeditated murder.

[Emdog]

Sounds like negligent homicide by whatever idiot firm was hired to do the work

[roo860]

They don't give a <deleted> about anyone's safety, total incompetent idiots. 

[klauskunkel]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Further investigation will be conducted to determine whether safety precautions were sufficient at the drainage site.

It is quite obvious from the incident that safety precautions were not existent/sufficient and resulted in involuntary manslaughter

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Upon arrival, authorities found the drainage pipe excavation site scattered with cement debris and stones around its opening, with no barriers or lights.

Welcome to Thailand... land of idiots.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Further investigation will be conducted to determine liability in the case and whether safety precautions were sufficient at the drainage site.

One could presume not.