Motorcyclist Fatally Crashes After Hitting Pot Hole & Road Barrier

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A crash involving a big bike and a road barrier on the Theparat Road (Bang Na-Trat Highway) claimed the life of a 26-year-old motorcyclist, after he appeared to have hit a large pot hole.

 

The accident occurred in the early hours of November 25 on the express lane at kilometre marker 21, near Tambon Sisa Chorakhe Yai in Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan. Police officers, rescue workers, and forensic medical staff from Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital responded to the scene.

 

A black CBR motorcycle was found on the left lane of the expressway, heavily damaged, with oil spilled across the road. About 400 metres away, the body of Mr. Wutthichai, 26, a resident of Sakon Nakhon Province, was discovered in a drainage ditch on the road’s median strip. Evidence of the crash was found 100 metres from the body, including marks on a concrete barrier and a pothole that likely caused the accident.

 

Dashcam footage from a passing vehicle captured the moment the motorbike lost control after hitting the pothole. The footage shows the bike swerving violently before colliding with the median barrier, sending debris flying nearly 500 metres. Initially, the rider could not be seen due to a cloud of dust.

Mr. Wichian, the owner of the dashcam footage, recounted the incident. He explained that after he stopped his vehicle, he began searching for the rider after noticing a helmet floating in the drainage ditch. Following the trail, he discovered the victim’s body submerged in the water.

 

Shortly after the crash, Ms. Inthra, 28, the victim’s girlfriend, arrived at the scene. She explained that she had tracked his location using GPS after being unable to contact him. The coordinates led her to the crash site, where she confirmed her boyfriend’s identity.

 

Forensic specialists and police conducted a preliminary examination and documented the incident. The body has been sent to Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital for further examination.

 

Authorities are investigating the incident, focusing on the road conditions and the role of the pothole in causing the fatal crash.

 

Picture from responder, dash-cam footage below

-- 2024-11-26