Teenager Tragically Killed in Phayao Car-Motorcycle Collision

[Georgealbert]

 

A collision occurred in Chiang Kham District, Phayao, in the early hours of November 16, when a 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit by a car after the driver had lost control.

 

The Siam Phayao Foundation, located in Chiang Kham District, received a distress call around 01:50 alerting them to the incident in Chiang Ban Village, Moo 3, Chiang Ban Subdistrict. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene and found the teenager unconscious and unresponsive.

 

According to rescue personnel, the young victim had fallen off his motorcycle, in an area of road construction, with no other vehicle involved. As he sat on the side of the road awaiting for medical response, a car came around the corner, with the driver losing control and the car rolled onto its roof on top of the youth.

 

The casualty suffered severe head injuries after the car struck him and pinned his body underneath. Despite their best efforts, including the use of hydraulic rescue tools to raise the car and first aid, the victim was declared dead at the scene.

 

The Siam Phayao Foundation personnel also administered initial first aid to the car driver who had remained at the scene and only sustained minor injuries

 

The local police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash and the car driver was taken to the police station for questioning.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-17