A fatal crash occurred on the evening of November 14 around 21:00, on Route 304 in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi province, near the U-turn at Ban Nong Por in Hua Wa subdistrict. The crash involved a private car and a taxi, resulting in injuries to the taxi driver and the death of a passenger, a Chinese national, who was traveling in the taxi.

 

Reports suggest that the taxi was heading towards Hin Son, while the car was coming from that direction and heading towards Si Maha Phot. The car driver reportedly lost control, crossing the median into the opposite lane, where it struck a streetlight on the road divider before veering across the road and colliding head-on with the taxi. The taxi driver was injured, while the passenger tragically lost his life.

 

Authorities from the local investigation team will conduct further interviews with those involved to clarify the exact cause of the accident and proceed with legal action as necessary.

 

The area of the incident, which includes an unlit U-turn, is known as a high-risk zone. This particular stretch of Route 304 has seen previous accidents, including a collision involving recently, a water truck and a eucalyptus timber truck. Locals are urging authorities to address safety concerns and install proper lighting to protect road users, as several such hazardous spots remain along this route.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-16

 

This is always the cause.

 

Loss of control.

 

When we lose control of our lives, then all else becomes out of control.

 

If only everyone were able to exercise more control.

 

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

the area of the incident, which includes an unlit U-turn, is known as a high-risk zone.

And ignored by police and government other than maybe, 'Yes we know and have been thinking about the danger.'

A reason why I always use the seatbelt when in taxis & rideshares.

 

 

8 hours ago, Iron Tongue said:

A reason why I always use the seatbelt when in taxis & rideshares.

 

 

 

unless they are not working... what you do then? get out ?

In another thread, I said there are sections of the 304 with no lighting and terrible road surfaces. 

If you don't know where the bad sections are you can get into trouble fast and/or damage your vehicle or worse lose cotrol.

On 11/15/2024 at 11:13 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

This is always the cause.

 

Loss of control.

 

That's only because they can't drive.

On 11/17/2024 at 1:43 AM, Iron Tongue said:

A reason why I always use the seatbelt when in taxis & rideshares.

 

 

 

I don't usually take Taxis anymore, but when I do, about half of the seatbelts are disabled or removed. You would think the Thai government would mandate them in Taxis, and check to make sure they are working on a regular basis.....who am i kidding....TIT