At approximately 10:30 on November 25, traffic police from Nong Prue Police Station in Chonburi received reports of a pickup truck recklessly crashing into several vehicles. The incident began near Rai Wanasin Market, proceeded through Lub Lae Alley and Pattaya Rungrueng, and ended in Soi Mab Yai Lia 24, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, where the truck collided with a car and a house wall.

 

Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered a damaged white Honda Jazz, license plate from Bangkok, with damage on its left side, from the front wheel to the rear wheel. Nearby, the silver Isuzu pickup truck involved in the incident, license plate from Bangkok, was found crashed into a house wall, which had partially collapsed. The truck’s front was severely damaged. The driver, estimated to be 40–45 years old, appeared intoxicated and incoherent. Police detained him and brought him to Nong Prue Police Station for further questioning.

 

The Honda Jazz driver recounted the incident, stating that while driving in Soi Mab Yai Lia 24, the pickup truck appeared to lose control on a curve, narrowly avoiding an electric pole before crashing into their car’s left side and the house wall. The driver noted that the other driver seemed intoxicated.

 

A separate witness, the owner of a gray Ford vehicle, license plate from Chachoengsao, reported that the same Isuzu pickup had crashed into their car earlier in Soi Pattaya Rungrueng. The Ford sustained damage to its right front side. Security camera footage from Pattaya Rungrueng captured the Isuzu pickup colliding with the Ford at around 09:02. The pickup also struck a parked motorcycle with a sidecar while fleeing, ultimately crashing into the Honda Jazz and the house wall.

 

Initial investigations revealed the Isuzu driver had consumed one methamphetamine pill and alcohol prior to the incident. Police reported difficulties in administering a breathalyzer test, as the driver only pretended to blow into the device. The suspect was detained in a holding cell to allow them to sober up, after which authorities plan to conduct drug tests and proceed with legal actions.

 

This chaotic series of events caused significant property damage and public concern, but no injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities are continuing their investigation to ensure justice is served.

 

Picture from responders.CCTV coverage below.

-- 2024-11-26

 

 

 

24 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

The incident began near Rai Wanasin Market, proceeded through Lub Lae Alley and Pattaya Rungrueng, and ended in Soi Mab Yai Lia 24, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District,

That helps...

Plod rapidly on the scene after the event.

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Initial investigations revealed the Isuzu driver had consumed one methamphetamine pill and alcohol prior to the incident. Police reported difficulties in administering a breathalyzer test, as the driver only pretended to blow into the device. The suspect was detained in a holding cell to allow them to sober up, after which authorities plan to conduct drug tests and proceed with legal actions

Why not take him to a hospital and get a blood test done?

4 hours ago, mikebell said:

Plod rapidly on the scene after the event.

Clean up brigade... only

6 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Why not take him to a hospital and get a blood test done?

Refusal to take breathalyzer test is considered as you're drunk

9 minutes ago, PoorSucker said:

Refusal to take breathalyzer test is considered as you're drunk

In court the amount you are over will determine the penalty?

4 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

In court the amount you are over will determine the penalty?

https://magnacarta.co.th/home/faq-section-2/driving-under-the-influence-dui/

5 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

https://magnacarta.co.th/home/faq-section-2/driving-under-the-influence-dui/

magncarta ??

This is Thailand

18 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Refusal to take breathalyzer test is considered as you're drunk

Not sure if that is the law here... it may well qualify for a different offence. 

19 hours ago, PoorSucker said:

Refusal to take breathalyzer test is considered as you're drunk

It saves the police doing anything resembling work.