Helmet Saves Life in Lucky Escape on Pattaya-Rayong Bypass

[Georgealbert]

 

 

At approximately 06:05 on November 25, the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Centre in Pattaya responded to a report of a collision between a tourist bus and a motorcycle on Highway 36, the Pattaya-Rayong Bypass, in Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. Rescue volunteers swiftly arrived at the scene.

 

The accident involved a tourist bus with license plate number registered in Bangkok and operated by Phalachiva Transport Company. The bus, which was carrying Chinese tourists, sustained damage to its left front side. The driver, 55-year-old Mr. Withoon Phansong, waited at the scene to provide his statement to authorities, while the visibly shaken tourists peered out anxiously at the unfolding situation.

 

Nearby, a red Honda Wave 125 motorcycle, license plate Chonburi, was found overturned and severely damaged. Lying close to the wreckage was a woman estimated to be between 30 and 40 years old, who had suffered a head injury after the bus’s tyre ran over her head. Remarkably, her helmet, which had shattered from the weight of the bus, saved her life. Rescue workers provided immediate first aid before rushing her to the hospital.

 

According to Mr. Withoon, he was driving in the middle lane when he noticed the motorcycle attempting to cross from the left to the right lane. Despite honking, braking, and attempting to change lanes, he was unable to avoid the collision. The motorcycle skidded along the road, leading to the rider’s injuries.

 

Local police from Bang Lamung Station have launched an investigation, including a review of CCTV footage, to determine the exact cause of the accident.

 

Authorities emphasised the critical role helmets play in preventing fatalities, crediting the woman’s helmet for saving her life.

 

Picture from responders.

 

-- 2024-11-26

 

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

12 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Remarkably, her helmet, which had shattered from the weight of the bus, saved her life

This is good to hear a Thai wearing a helmet but sadly seldom happens. 

 

I was driving around Pattaya on my PCX the other day and saw a beautiful girl walking alone.

 

I offered her a lift, she agreed, I got out a newly purchased helmet from under the seat, she refused to put it on.

I begged her, giving her a wai and pleaded, she refused. 

 

Anyway she jumped on, now I've got to take an alternate route, avoid the regular cop checkpoints. 

 

 

Edited 12 hours ago by SAFETY FIRST

[hotchilli]

One very lucky lady...

[topt]

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Anyway she jumped on, now I've got to take an alternate route, avoid the regular cop checkpoints. 

Have they started again as I have not seen any recently?

[richard_smith237]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

According to Mr. Withoon, he was driving in the middle lane when he noticed the motorcycle attempting to cross from the left to the right lane.

 

How common is this ??? (rhetorical) - I see so many videos online of motorcyclists just 'drifting across from the left to the right across lanes of traffic...  not looking and hoping the no one will 'wipe them out'...   

... It seems astonishing, almost as if, if they don't look, there is nothing coming... 

... its a very odd mentality, one completely devoid of any self preservation whatsoever. 

 

Lucky lady - wearing a helmet, but really, she didn't need a helmet, she just needed to ride sensibly.

[thenewgoo]

Motorcycles travelling in the left lane, shifting right across the fast lane to probably make a U-turn - probably accounts for many tragic events here. It's a shame the Thais aren't ready for roundabouts. 

[richard_smith237]

 

 

Seems my comment may have been misunderstood - I'm not suggesting there was no need to wear a helmet (a helmet should be worn at all times)...    my point was to highlight that with sensible riding and not pulling across the road in that manner the accident would not have occured.

[it is what it is]

10 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

This is good to hear a Thai wearing a helmet but sadly seldom happens. 

 

I was driving around Pattaya on my PCX the other day and saw a beautiful girl walking alone.

 

I offered her a lift, she agreed, I got out a newly purchased helmet from under the seat, she refused to put it on.

I begged her, giving her a wai and pleaded, she refused. 

 

Anyway she jumped on, now I've got to take an alternate route, avoid the regular cop checkpoints. 

 

 

 

This is good to hear a Thai wearing a helmet but sadly seldom happens. 

 

Not true for bangkok where most motorcyclists wear helmets, there is though an all too reluctant minority who don;t, often younger riders and school students.

 

[BangkokReady]

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Remarkably, her helmet, which had shattered from the weight of the bus, saved her life.

 

Are you sure about this?  I would rather wait to find out what amulets she had before listening to pointless rumours and speculation...

[lordgrinz]

1 hour ago, thenewgoo said:

Motorcycles travelling in the left lane, shifting right across the fast lane to probably make a U-turn - probably accounts for many tragic events here. It's a shame the Thais aren't ready for roundabouts. 

 

Many roundabouts here, but Thai's would be better off with intersections and traffic control lights, because from what I see daily here, they haven't the foggiest idea how to use them.