Foreign Motorcyclist killed in Crash on Pattaya Curve

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A  motorcycle crash claimed the life of a foreigner, nationality not disclosed, believed to be around 45-55 years old, after he lost control of his rented motorcycle and was thrown into a grassy ditch. The incident occurred at approximately 00.05 on December 4, at the curve in front of Flowerland Park on Phra Prapanimit Road (Soi Siam Country Club), beneath the Pattaya-Mabtaput Motorway overpass in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi.

 

Local police at Nong Prue Police Station received the report and coordinated with patrol units and the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya Rescue Foundation to investigate.

 

Upon arrival, rescue workers found the victim lying motionless in the grass, having suffered multiple critical injuries and unresponsive, without a pulse. Despite over 20 minutes of CPR efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Approximately 20 metres away, a damaged black Honda Click motorcycle was found overturned. Police documented the scene as evidence.

 

Mr. Prasong, 51, who witnessed the aftermath, reported that he was sitting near the curve under the overpass when he heard a loud crash. Rushing to the scene, he found the foreign man had lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. He quickly sought help from locals, who alerted authorities and rescue teams.

 

Authorities found a fitness membership card bearing the name “James Christopher,” believed to belong to the renter of the motorcycle. However, confirmation of the deceased’s identity is pending.

 

Police suspect that the victim was possibly traveling at speed and failed to navigate the curve, hit the crash barrier and was thrown into the grassy area.

Police are reviewing CCTV footage in the area to determine the precise cause of the crash and if any other vehicle was involved. Efforts were also underway to contact the victim’s family or relatives.

 

-- 2024-12-04