Crash Kills Mother and Two Children in Chumphon; Driver Flees

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A car crash on the evening of November 27, claimed the lives of a mother and her two children after their motorcycle was struck by a speeding car. The driver of the car reportedly fled the scene while clutching a cat, leaving rescuers to fight in vain to save the victims.

 

The collision occurred on a railway overpass in Ban Nong Mook, Tak Daet Subdistrict, Mueang Chumphon District. Rescuers from the Chumphon Rescue Foundation arrived to find three severely injured individuals scattered across the scene.

 

The victims were identified as 16-year-old Kritmeth Rattanapha, a high school student, his 14-year-old sister, also a student, and their 52-year-old mother, Yenjit Rattanapha. Despite desperate CPR efforts by rescuers, all three were pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Authorities found the victims’ motorcycle, a Honda Wave 110, heavily damaged, with debris scattered around the area. Around 100 metres away, they discovered a black BMW car with severe damage to the front and rear. Witnesses reported seeing the driver, described as a woman in her late 30s to early 40s, frantically searching for her missing cat before fleeing the scene with the animal.

 

A local resident recounted hearing the crash: “I heard the screech of brakes and a loud bang. When I came out, the BMW driver was shouting for help to find her cat. Once she found it, she picked it up and disappeared into the night.”

 

The victims’ grieving father, Prakrit Rattanapha, shared that his wife had gone to pick up their children after school. She had sent him a photo earlier that evening, showing her waiting for the children, and reassured him she was driving carefully.

 

Police are investigating the incident and have gathered evidence from the scene. They are working to locate and apprehend the BMW driver to face legal action.

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-28

 

[Tropicalevo]

Ignore the innocent children and save the friggin cat. Despicable.

[lordgrinz]

Maybe the cat got mad when she didn't go the direction it wanted to? Evil animals, their owners as you can see are similar. 

[RichardColeman]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

They are working to locate and apprehend the BMW driver to face legal action.

BMW ?Be a negotiation then 

[billd766]

3 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Maybe the cat got mad when she didn't go the direction it wanted to? Evil animals, their owners as you can see are similar. 

Do you think that I am evil, especially since my wife and I were adopted by a cat.

 

I suspect that your post is nothing but BS.

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Around 100 metres away, they discovered a black BMW car with severe damage to the front and rear. Witnesses reported seeing the driver, described as a woman in her late 30s to early 40s, frantically searching for her missing cat before fleeing the scene with the animal.

Find her and jail her on 3 counts of manslaughter.

[shackleton]

Most of the time it's bus drivers or truck drivers flee the scene of accidents 

I am sure the police won't take long in locationing the lady driver as have the car involved derails 

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Find her and jail her on 3 counts of manslaughter.

 

We obviously don't know the cause of the accident - in another story this week a motorcyclist miraculously survived after drifting across three lanes into to the path of a bus.

 

So, we don't know IF the motorcyclist was at fault or not - we've all seen how carelessly motorcyclists potter about and place themselves in extremely dangerous postions, equally so, we've all seen how careless many drivers are speeding without any regard for the safety of others... 

 

The one thing we do no for sure - the BMW driver is a callous being of subhuman order - caring for a cat more than three dying people alone should be reason for extreme prejudice to be shown by the legal system. 

This should be made public to highlight to everyone what vapid toxic scum this woman is. 

[jcmj]

It’s sad to see life cheapened so much these days. I hope they find her and make her face what she has done and spends the rest of her life in jail. Pathetic woman. RIP family. 

[richard_smith237]

7 minutes ago, jcmj said:

It’s sad to see life cheapened so much these days. I hope they find her and make her face what she has done and spends the rest of her life in jail. Pathetic woman. RIP family. 

 

I'm not defending the woman...  But we do not yet know if the motorcyclist simply pulled out infront of the car without looking.

 

The very reason I have a dash-cam is for these exact situations - an accident at some point is inevitable when a motorcyclists just darts out and I (or my wife) is unable to avoid them. 

 

I'm not suggesting this happened - I'm suggesting we have no idea how this accident happened.

 

As poisonous the character of this woman clearly is - it may not be her fault. But leaving the scene in such a heartless manner clearly is.

 

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She'll be on the news soon enough with faux remorse stating she was confused and scared.... 

 

 

 

Edited 16 hours ago by richard_smith237

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

The one thing we do no for sure - the BMW driver is a callous being of subhuman order - caring for a cat more than three dying people alone should be reason for extreme prejudice to be shown by the legal system. 

Hence my post, leave someone dying in the road and failure to call emergency services = manslaughter.

[richard_smith237]

28 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

The one thing we do no for sure - the BMW driver is a callous being of subhuman order - caring for a cat more than three dying people alone should be reason for extreme prejudice to be shown by the legal system. 

Hence my post, leave someone dying in the road and failure to call emergency services = manslaughter.

 

No, its not Manslaughter...   the Charge 'would' be Failing to Stop and Render Assistance.

This charge applies when a driver involved in an accident does not stop to help the injured parties. Conviction can result in imprisonment for up to 3 months and/or a fine ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 baht.

 

If the BMW driver is found to be at fault, other potential charges could be: 

 

Reckless Driving Causing Death:

This charge applies when a driver operates a vehicle with reckless disregard for safety, resulting in another person's death. Conviction can lead to imprisonment for up to 10 years and fines up to 200,000 baht.

 

Negligent Homicide:

This pertains to causing death through negligence, including negligent driving. Penalties include imprisonment for up to 10 years or fines up to 20,000 baht.

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
BMW Driver Charged with Fatal DUI After Collision Kills Mother and Two Children in Chumphon

 

Dash-cam footage below.

 

Chumphon authorities have formally charged a 30-year-old woman, Ms. Jiranthanin, with multiple offenses, including causing death by reckless driving, driving under the influence, and fleeing the scene of an accident. The charges follow a horrific collision on a rural road in Chumphon province that claimed the lives of three family members,a mother and her two teenage children.

 

The incident occurred on November 27, when a BMW car crashed into a motorcycle on the rural highway connecting Koek-Tung Bia in Tak Daet Subdistrict, Mueang Chumphon District. The victims, identified as Mrs. Yenchit (52), her son Mr. Kritmeth (16), and her daughter Miss Bunyanuch (14), were killed on impact. Both children were described as diligent students, with Kritmeth, affectionately called “Coco,” aspiring to become a doctor.

 

In the aftermath of the crash, Ms. Jiranthanin reportedly fled the scene, leaving behind her car but taking her pet cat. According to witnesses, she later sought refuge in a secluded area, fearing for her safety. She eventually contacted Mr. Dam, the father of her friend who was the vehicle’s owner, who helped her surrender to the police.

 

Police investigations have confirmed that Ms. Jiranthanin was driving the BMW at the time of the accident. Forensic evidence matched her fingerprints with the vehicle, and witnesses corroborated that the car’s owner, Ms. Parada, was attending her grandmother’s funeral elsewhere during the incident.

 

Superintendent Pol. Col. Panya Thoamsri of Mueang Chumphon Police Station emphasized the transparency of the investigation amid public concerns of a potential cover-up, given the case’s high profile. “This case involves the loss of three lives, and we will ensure that justice is served without bias or interference,” he stated.

 

Ms. Jiranthanin now faces charges of reckless driving causing death, property damage, driving under the influence of alcohol without a valid license, and fleeing the scene. Authorities confirmed her blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. Authorities also revealed that the dash-cam footage from the BMW showed that the vehicle was travelling at speeds up to 200 km/h prior to a collision.

 

Further questioning and legal proceedings are scheduled as the investigation continues.

 

-- 2024-11-29

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

No, its not Manslaughter...   the Charge 'would' be Failing to Stop and Render Assistance.

This charge applies when a driver involved in an accident does not stop to help the injured parties. Conviction can result in imprisonment for up to 3 months and/or a fine ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 baht.

 

If the BMW driver is found to be at fault, other potential charges could be: 

 

Reckless Driving Causing Death:

This charge applies when a driver operates a vehicle with reckless disregard for safety, resulting in another person's death. Conviction can lead to imprisonment for up to 10 years and fines up to 200,000 baht.

 

Negligent Homicide:

This pertains to causing death through negligence, including negligent driving. Penalties include imprisonment for up to 10 years or fines up to 20,000 baht.

That's the law... yes I get it.

But that's why Thais ignore it and flee.

My point is " flee the scene of an accident leaving a person dead/dying then the charge should be manslaughter"

Maybe some would think differently about their actions

[ChrisY1]

"transparency of the investigation amid public concerns of a potential cover-up, given the case’s high profile." 

This case will now take much longer to close.....

[Andre0720]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

That's the law... yes I get it.

But that's why Thais ignore it and flee.

My point is " flee the scene of an accident leaving a person dead/dying then the charge should be manslaughter"

Maybe some would think differently about their actions

We just got the full story.

So it was someone driving at an excessive speed again (Thailand), and then ran away fearing that someone would harm her after seeing this accident (Thailand).

All of this is possible in an uncivilized country. Selfishness, regardless of how many silly words and gestures are used to show their fake politeness....

So let's not be surprised or offended, because the culture here will make this happen again and again....