Man Killed in Nonthaburi Crash While Helping Intoxicated Friend Home

A 24-year-old man lost his life in a road crash after offering to help an intoxicated friend by riding his motorcycle home. The incident occurred at 22:00 on November 17, near Soi Bang Kruai-Sai Noi 37, Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road, Bang Krang Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District.

Police from Bang Si Mueang Police Station, along with rescue personnel from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, responded to the scene following reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a taxi.

The victim, identified as Mr. Preechachai Songsri, 24, a motorcycle repair technician, was found deceased on the road. His blue Yamaha motorcycle (license plate from Bangkok) was lying nearby. A pink Toyota taxi (license plate from Bangkok) with visible damage to its front bumper was parked close to the scene. The taxi driver, Mr. Pradit Saengkaew, 69, was present and cooperated with the authorities.

CCTV footage captured the sequence of events. Mr. Preechachai and a friend were riding two motorcycles. They stopped in the middle of the road, intending to turn into Soi Bang Kruai-Sai Noi 37. Suddenly, Mr. Preechachai’s motorcycle lost balance and fell, coinciding with the oncoming taxi, which struck and ran over him.

The victim was a motorcycle repair technician in Bang Bua Thong. Earlier that evening, a friend of Mr. Preechachai, who had been drinking, visited him. Concerned for his friend’s safety, Mr. Preechachai offered to ride the friend’s motorcycle to his house in Soi Bang Kruai-Sai Noi 37, while the friend rode as a passenger on another bike. The crash occurred during this journey.

Mr. Pradit, the taxi driver, stated that he was driving as usual when the motorcycle suddenly fell in his path. He was unable to brake or swerve in time, resulting in the collision.

Police have recorded statements, inspected the scene, and retrieved the CCTV footage for further investigation. Preliminary analysis suggests the motorcycle’s height and the victim’s posture while stopping contributed to the loss of balance, causing the vehicle to topple.

The body of the deceased has been transported to the Institute of Forensic Science for an autopsy. Meanwhile, authorities are continuing to question all parties involved and assess evidence to determine the next steps in the investigation.

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-18