Nearly a month has passed since a fatal car crash involving a luxury Maserati driven by a Russian national. The crash took place on October 8 in the Pa Siricharoenwat Forest area of Na Jomtien, Sattahip District, Chonburi. The accident claimed the life of a young Thai technical school student and left his friend critically injured. The lack of progress in the investigation and suspicions of irregularities have raised concerns among the victims’ families.

 

On the evening of October 8, around 19:00, a Russian driver, behind the wheel of a black Maserati, allegedly collided with two Thai students on a motorcycle. The impact killed one of the young men instantly and left the other seriously injured, requiring a two-week stay in intensive care. Witnesses reported that they heard two loud crashes: the first when the car’s tyre reportedly burst, causing it to skid, and the second when it struck the students’ motorcycle.

 

Ms. Kanokwan, the aunt of the deceased, shared her doubts about the official explanation, which alleges that her nephew was driving against traffic. She maintains that her nephew was riding within his lane and had intended to take the main road back to Ban Chang, Rayong. Furthermore, she asserted that tyre marks and other evidence suggest that the Maserati crossed into the wrong lane, causing the crash.

 

The victims’ families have voiced frustrations with the handling of the case. Ms. Kanokwan explained that police have largely disregarded her account and insisted on their initial findings. She even visited the crash site to confirm that the road layout and skid marks did not align with the claim that her nephew was at fault.

 

Ms. Dokkatip, mother of the surviving student, said her son sustained severe injuries, including brain swelling and fractures to both hips. She also questioned why the Russian driver was not detained despite lacking essential documents, such as a license plate, car registration, and an international driver’s license.

 

According to Ms. Dokkatip, the driver’s representative visited her in the hospital and offered financial assistance but avoided providing the necessary insurance documentation, which the family sought to cover medical costs. She expressed frustration, stating, “If they have insurance, why can’t they provide the documents to support my son’s care?

 

Ms. Angkanarat, the mother of the deceased, noted the lack of communication and transparency from the police. She recently visited the local police station, hoping to meet with the investigator, only to find him present despite previously claiming to be out of town. She has since raised concerns about the vehicle’s legality, as it bore no license plate, and the driver lacked proper documentation.

 

The survivor, 17-year-old “Guide,” described the incident to reporters. He recalls seeing headlights suddenly appear in a curve before losing consciousness. He later woke up in the ICU and only learned of his friend’s death from a nurse. Guide stated that they had been riding cautiously due to the rain and stayed in their lane.

 

In response, Police Colonel Wattanachai Sangrit, the officer in charge of the Na Jomtien precinct, assured that the investigation is ongoing. He stated that the delay in filing charges is due to pending forensic reports, aiming to clarify all aspects of the case.

 

Despite these reassurances, the families have called upon the police to expedite the investigation and seek assistance from higher authorities to ensure justice is served.

 

Original storey is here;

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1340213-one-student-killed-one-critically-injured-in-collision-with-russian’s-maserati-na-jomtien/

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-06

 

Maserati driver will be speaking to Red Bull lawyers... so we can guess where this will go.. I wonder what his links are to Putin's circle ?

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

The lack of progress in the investigation and suspicions of irregularities have raised concerns among the victims’ families.

 

Nah, that's their normal way to stall things "when they've receieved "downpayment"

Difficult to see what forensic reports would take a month to obtain to finalise the investigation.

 

Also the relatives and survivor should be updated regarding the investigation , not forced to conduct their own.

 

No wonder there is so much criticism of RTP conduct.

39 minutes ago, milesinnz said:

Maserati driver will be speaking to Red Bull lawyers... so we can guess where this will go.. I wonder what his links are to Putin's circle ?

 

Most of the long-stay Russians over here in Thailand are critical of Putin and his "Regime", as the so-called "Putin Regime" did not allow them to steal money from the state and prosecuted them, so they have fled to Thailand and found a safe heaven here.

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The accident claimed the life of a young Thai technical school student and left his friend critically injured. The lack of progress in the investigation and suspicions of irregularities have raised concerns among the victims’ families.

Money has changed hands for sure

I’m wondering if he is still even in town. I’m sure he’s made a “contribution “ towards his cause, unfortunately it wasn’t to the victims. 

3 hours ago, Hakuna Matata said:

 

Most of the long-stay Russians over here in Thailand are critical of Putin and his "Regime", as the so-called "Putin Regime" did not allow them to steal money from the state and prosecuted them, so they have fled to Thailand and found a safe heaven here.

That’s exactly the opposite of my experience

Where do the parents of these victims live?
In LaLalie-land?
Don't they know that the RTP only works for brown enveloppes?

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

skid marks

 

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

riding cautiously due to the rain

 

The evidence of skid marks contradicts the injured kid's account. The road in the above photo is bone dry, as are the car and the people in the photo.  

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

a fatal car crash involving a luxury Maserati

As soon as you read that, you know the outcome. Sorry.

Unbelievable!

I can imagine that there are people who no longer want to live in this country.

For some reasons, I have to stay, I don't have possebilities to leave.

It is and remains a third world country.

11 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

Unbelievable!

I can imagine that there are people who no longer want to live in this country.

For some reasons, I have to stay, I don't have possebilities to leave.

It is and remains a third world country.

I would suspect the proposed taxation of Expats would deter more than events like this. 

22 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 the officer in charge of the Na Jomtien precinct, assured that the investigation is ongoing. He stated that the delay in filing charges is due to pending forensic reports, aiming to clarify

the total amount of compensation for delaying the investigation.