Si Racha: Woman Dies at Scene After Collision with 18-Wheeler

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A fatal road crash occurred at 22:00 on December 2, when an 18-wheeler truck collided with a motorcycle at a U-turn near Laem Chabang in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province. The crash left a woman with critical injuries, and despite urgent efforts to save her, she was confirmed dead at the scene.

 

The Sawang Prateep Si Racha Rescue Radio Center received an emergency call about the accident and immediately dispatched rescue teams to the location, where they were joined by additional volunteers from the rescue unit.

 

In response to the severity of the crash, the Sawang Prateep Radio Centre coordinated with the Advanced Life Support (ALS) team. The Chonburi Emergency Command and Notification Center also sent a team from Vibharam Laem Chabang Hospital to provide medical assistance.

 

Upon reaching the site, rescue personnel found the motorcycle severely damaged and the 18-wheeler truck stopped nearby, with the driver waiting for authorities. A woman was found lying unconscious on the road, wearing a helmet but showing no signs of life. Her body exhibited severe trauma, including significant internal injuries that were exposed from the crash ripping open her torso. The rescue teams immediately attempted resuscitation, but her injuries were too severe.

 

After assessing the situation, the Vibharam Laem Chabang Hospital team confirmed the woman had passed away at the scene. In order to maintain dignity for the deceased and prevent unnecessary public exposure to the horrific sight, the rescue team set up a screen around the victim's body. Following police procedures, the body was later transported by the Sawang Prateep Si Racha Forensic Vehicle to Laem Chabang Hospital for an autopsy, as directed by local authorities from the Laem Chabang Police Station.

 

The unnamed driver stated that he was making the U-turn when he heard a crash. On stopping the vehicle he released that he had collided with the motorcycle and had dragged both the motorcycle and the victim a short distance, causing her injuries. He could only assume that the motorcycle had driven up the side of the truck and collided with it as it was turning.

 

The authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the incident.

 

-- 2024-12-04

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

He could only assume that the motorcycle had driven up the side of the truck and collided with it as it was turning.

 

Sad that most Thais think that wing mirrors are only to be used when squeezing zits.

[lordgrinz]

I lost count of the number motorcycles that try to overtake me while U-Turning, or overtake/undertake me while I am turning out of a road. They do realize that it is illegal to overtake or undertake within 30 meters of a junction, correct? Trying to pass me on the inside with my blinker is dangerous, but attempting to do so with an18 wheeler is pure suicide, but they do it regularly.

[hotchilli]

5 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

Sad that most Thais think that wing mirrors are only to be used when squeezing zits.

If someone creeps up alongside when turning wing/cab mirrors become ineffective. 

[roo860]

4 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

I lost count of the number motorcycles that try to overtake me while U-Turning, or overtake/undertake me while I am turning out of a road. They do realize that it is illegal to overtake or undertake within 30 meters of a junction, correct? Trying to pass me on the inside with my blinker is dangerous, but attempting to do so with an18 wheeler is pure suicide, but they do it regularly.

Pretty much every morning on the Thai news, can see the same scenario. 

[BigStar]

Accidents happen, frequently here as we all know. Once I was riding my bike back to Pattaya from Sriricha when I came on the scene of a fresh accident. Young office lady, nicely dressed, and a car had collided. There she was, lying lifeless in the street next to her crashed bike. It was very sad. I won't forget that scene.