Teacher and Student Killed, One Injured in Motorcycle Collision with Van

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A crash claimed the lives of a teacher and a student, leaving another seriously injured, after their motorcycle, carrying three collided with a passenger van. The incident occurred on the evening of 23 November on the Kaset Wisai–Phayakkhaphum Phisai road, near a three-way junction in Moo 14, Kaset Wisai Subdistrict, Roi Et Province.

 

At the scene, police officers led by Pol. Lt. Col. Sriprai Boonklang, Deputy Inspector of Kaset Wisai Police Station, found a white Toyota Alphard van burned in a roadside canal. Four individuals inside the van managed to escape just before the fire engulfed the vehicle.

 

On the opposite side of the road, a blue Honda Wave 110 motorcycle was found badly damaged, with significant impact marks on its right side. Two people who had been riding on the motorcycle were pronounced dead at the scene: a male teacher from a local school and a 12-year-old male student. Another passenger, a 17-year-old vocational student sustained severe injuries and was rushed to Roi Et Hospital.

 

According to investigations, the teacher had taken his two students to a sports competition at a local stadium. After the event, they were returning home on the motorcycle.

 

As they approached the intersection, the teacher attempted to cross the road. At the same time, the oncoming van, unable to stop in time, collided with the motorcycle. The impact caused all three motorcycle passengers to be thrown onto the road, resulting in the fatalities and injuries.

 

The van veered off the road into a canal. The driver and three passengers managed to escape the vehicle before it caught fire.

 

Authorities are investigating the incident further to determine the precise cause and circumstances of the crash.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-11-25

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

A major issue for motorbike riders is that all large, four (or more) wheeled vehicle drivers are 'out to kill them'.

I ride a motorbike every day, but I know that no one will give way to that bike.

Vans, trucks, lorries, buses ALL expect bikes to give way.

Even if the bike has the legal right of way - it is expected to give way to the bigger beasties.

I am not saying that this is what happened here but it is a major cause of death on Thailand's roads.

[lordgrinz]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

"after their motorcycle, CARRYING THREE collided with a passenger van."

 

As they approached the intersection, the teacher attempted to cross the road. At the same time, the oncoming van, unable to stop in time, collided with the motorcycle.

 

Illegally overloaded motorcycle, and crossing a road without giving right-of-way to other vehicles on the road, I think we found the problem.

[Andre0720]

Speeding is the major cause of accidents in Thailand.

And absence of police actions allow for vehicles to speed in Thailand.

 

So what, in your opinion, is the cause of this accident and deaths?

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

As they approached the intersection, the teacher attempted to cross the road. At the same time, the oncoming van, unable to stop in time, collided with the motorcycle. The impact caused all three motorcycle passengers to be thrown onto the road, resulting in the fatalities and injuries

Preventable with some care and attention.

[Burma Bill]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

their motorcycle, carrying three 

 

 

Although illegal according to Thai Law, three people on a motorcycle is very common, especially in rural areas. 

Where I lived out in the sticks in Thailand (Isaan), I oftened witnessed this scenario - also with no helmets!

 

RIP teacher and students. 

 

[BangkokReady]

On 11/25/2024 at 8:36 AM, Tropicalevo said:

A major issue for motorbike riders is that all large, four (or more) wheeled vehicle drivers are 'out to kill them'.

I ride a motorbike every day, but I know that no one will give way to that bike.

 

Doesn't it sound like the motorbike pulled out in front of the van?  It says the teacher was attempting to cross the road.