Chinese Driver in High-Speed Collision Wreaks Havoc in Pattaya

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A 39-year-old Chinese man driving an Alphard van created havoc in the bustling city of Pattaya, leading to a catastrophic accident that damaged 12 vehicles, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The police have apprehended the suspect and are conducting an investigation, including an alcohol test.

 

On the 5th of December, Deputy Inspector Lt. Sanan Kotanon of the Pattaya Police Station received reports of a major collision near Thepprasit Road involving several cars and motorcycles. The incident involved a fatality and left numerous people injured. Rescuers and police officers quickly arrived at the scene.

 

Upon arrival, a crowd of shocked onlookers had gathered. They witnessed two pickup trucks that had been severely damaged near a petrol station.

 

About 100 metres further, authorities found a black MG sedan overturned, with significant damage, and tragically, a 30-year-old man was pronounced dead in the vehicle’s wreckage. Nearby lay four damaged motorcycles and a black Chevrolet Cruze, all victims of this devastating collision.

Approximately 200 metres away, the original vehicle involved—a luxurious van—was still attempting to flee. It eventually collided with a black Suzuki sedan, which then spun out of control, hitting nearby houses and injuring two foreign tourists.

 

The chain reaction also resulted in damage to a bronze Mitsubishi Pajero SUV. The luxury van, a white Toyota Alphard, was driven by Mr. Zhang Yigong, a 39-year-old Chinese national, who appeared unresponsive and indifferent to the unfolding chaos. He was swiftly detained by police and helpful bystanders.

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

CCTV footage captured sections of the incident, revealing the Toyota Alphard striking the rear of the MG sedan, flipping it over, and continuing to collide with parked vehicles before hitting the Suzuki sedan and the Pajero. The crash eventually halted the runaway van, which crossed the median and ended up in the opposing lane. This chaotic scenario left foreign tourists scrambling for safety as they attempted to escape potential harm.

 

Preliminary findings by Deputy Inspector Lt. Sanan Kotanon confirm a total of seven cars and five motorcycles suffered extensive damage. Mr. Zhang Yigong, the driver of the Toyota Alphard, is being held for alcohol and drug testing to ensure a thorough investigation and legal proceedings that protect the rights of all involved parties. The aim is to provide clarity, accountability, and justice in light of this tragic incident, reported Daily News

 

-- 2024-12-06

 

 

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[Tailwagsdog]

10 yrs in the BK Hilton then back to Commie Land pulling rickshaws for the rest of his pitiful existence....

[SAFETY FIRST]

53 minutes ago, webfact said:

catastrophic accident that damaged 12 vehicles, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries

Gawd, that is a good description 'catastrophic' 

 

53 minutes ago, webfact said:

Toyota Alphard striking the rear of the MG sedan, flipping it over, and continuing to collide with parked vehicles 

That would have been a spectacle, make you poop your pants 

 

53 minutes ago, webfact said:

Mr. Zhang Yigong, a 39-year-old Chinese national, who appeared unresponsive and indifferent to the unfolding chaos.

It wasn't me sir, it was the demon inside me. 

 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The chain reaction also resulted in damage to a bronze Mitsubishi Pajero SUV. The luxury van, a white Toyota Alphard, was driven by Mr. Zhang Yigong, a 39-year-old Chinese national, who appeared unresponsive and indifferent to the unfolding chaos.

He is in a serious amount of trouble.... what carnage

[hotchilli]

37 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Gawd, that is a good description 'catastrophic' 

 

That would have been a spectacle, make you poop your pants 

 

It wasn't me sir, it was the demon inside me. 

 

The demon drink or demon drugs?

[jacko45k]

Good grief, almost sounds like a terrorist incident!

[Tropicalevo]

Looking at the guy's shoes in the first photo makes me wonder how often footwear comes into play in some of these accidents.

Maybe not as a main cause, but in a panic, those things could come off his feet.

In the UK, he would be fined for wearing unsafe footwear.

Flip flops would also get you a fine there.

[RichardColeman]

Looking at his tattoos, for a moment I thought he had been driving nude

[Homburg]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The demon drink or demon drugs?

 

Looking at the devastation, and the culprit sitting looking bored, as if he's just waiting for taxi, maybe both?

[mikebell]

At 39 what sort of a visa does he have?  Is he on holiday so as not to need a visa?  How did he acquire a luxury van?

[novacova]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Chinese Driver in High-Speed

Yeah, we got a lot of those in cm

[Cereal]

I wonder how much it will cost him to get out of this mess?

[Thingamabob]

56 minutes ago, Cereal said:

I wonder how much it will cost him to get out of this mess?

Yes indeed. Although it should not be so a lot will depend on his background and connections.

[Mr Meeseeks]

Yeh, but do we know who his father is? 🤔

[actonion]

500b Fine for the China bloke, ..........Thailand don't  want to upset the hordes of Chinese tourists do they ...

[mikeymike100]

1 hour ago, Cereal said:

I wonder how much it will cost him to get out of this mess?

As someone was killed, it would be more than a slap on the wrist, I would think!

[lordgrinz]

Chinese and loaded with tattoos, driving a large passenger van, who wants to bet he works as a member of one of the many Chinese scam gangs in Thailand?

[Mr Meeseeks]

Anyone got the footage? 

[Georgealbert]

Thai media courage, plus CCTV footage below.

 

 

[Will B Good]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

resulting in one fatality

 

Should be charged with manslaughter.

[elzach]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

left numerous people injured

People focus on the one, tragic, fatality, but he also injured several people, and judging from the impacts, possibly very seriously. 

 

Also, notice this additional detail:

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Approximately 200 metres away, the original vehicle involved—a luxurious van—was still attempting to flee.

 

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, elzach said:

People focus on the one, tragic, fatality, but he also injured several people, and judging from the impacts, possibly very seriously. 

 

Also, notice this additional detail:

 

In the US they have self-driving cars. In Thailand they have self-fleeing cars. Selectable via the infotainmemt system.

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, mikebell said:

At 39 what sort of a visa does he have?  Is he on holiday so as not to need a visa?  How did he acquire a luxury van?

Perhaps he's working here.  Perhaps he bought the car.  Perhaps he rented it.

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, Cereal said:

I wonder how much it will cost him to get out of this mess?

Maybe nothing because his insurer will be paying?

[watchcat]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries

 

unfortunataly not the diver

[watchcat]

5 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Maybe nothing because his insurer will be paying?

 

Being drunk I'ii doubt that,

[Liverpool Lou]

12 minutes ago, watchcat said:

19 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Maybe nothing because his insurer will be paying?

 

Being drunk I'ii doubt that,

Where was it reported that he was drunk?

If he was over the limit, his insurer would still be required to cover third party claims but may attempt to recover those costs from the driver.

[richard_smith237]

10 hours ago, Tailwagsdog said:

10 yrs in the BK Hilton then back to Commie Land pulling rickshaws for the rest of his pitiful existence....

 

And thats just for his shorts...

 

But, this is significantly more than death by dangerous driving, there is negligent driving and also (potentially) driving under the influence...   

... on the surface, there seems to be a strong case for cumulative charges here... so more than 10 years is definitely a possibility. 

[snoop1130]

Driver Accused in Fatal Crash Allegedly Using Phone, Faces Charges

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

Police have revealed that a tragic crash involving 39-year-old Zhang Yigong, which killed one person and injured several others, was not alcohol-related. They suspect he was using his mobile phone when the accident occurred.

 

Zhang was driving a Toyota Alphard van when he collided with 12 cars and motorbikes on Thepprasit Road near the Sukhumvit exit. This reckless drive resulted in the death of 30-year-old Sahaprom Wongmak and left two others injured.

 

Following the incident on December 5, Pattaya City police detained Zhang, charging him with reckless driving causing death and property damage. Despite the severity of the situation, Zhang has refused to speak, baffling authorities since he tested negative for alcohol.

 

 

Rumors suggest Zhang may have been distracted by his phone and possibly arguing with his girlfriend at the time of the crash. Police have taken Zhang to Bang Lamung Hospital for a drug test, with results pending.

 

Efforts to confirm the insurance status of Zhang's van have been slow due to his silence. However, an interpreter is set to assist today, aiming to break the language barrier and move the investigation forward. Police are determined to gather all necessary evidence and proceed with legal actions.

 

-- 2024-12-06

 

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

Looks like a wannabe gangster. He will learn the intricacies with his 35 cellmates.