Nakhon Ratchasima: Elderly Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Pickup Truck

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

On the morning of December 12, a devastating traffic collision occurred in the vicinity of Ban Chor Ho School, located in Chor Ho Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima. The incident involved a pickup truck hitting an elderly woman as she attempted to cross the road. The foundation HooK31 rescue team, along with medical staff from Maharaj Hospital and local police officers from the Chor Ho Police Station, were swiftly alerted and responded to the scene.

 

At approximately 10:00 emergency teams arrived at the location to find a gray four-door pickup truck at the scene. Nearby, they discovered the lifeless body of a woman, reported as 69 years old, lying on the sidewalk. 

 

The woman had tragically sustained severe injuries, with the force of the impact having decapitated her and internal organs were scattered across the car and area. The horrific scene prompted immediate action from rescue volunteers who colleccted the remains and transported the deceased to the Forensic Department at Maharaj Hospital for further examination.

 

The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the collision , although preliminary reports suggest that the elderly woman was struck as she walked out into the road in front of the car. 

 

The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is assisting with the investigation.

 

As the investigation continues, officials are reviewing CCTV and interviewing witnesses to establish the full facts of the incident.

 

The incident has left the community in mourning, and the authorities are working diligently to determine the exact cause of the collision and whether any additional factors contributed to the fatal crash.

 

-- 2024-12-13

 

 

 

[Denim]

Same happened to wife's friend yesterday. Hit by speeding sedan while crossing the road. Still alive but the prognosis for recovery  is not good.

 

These accidents are not uncommon but they don't all make the newspapers. Not by a long chalk.