Teenager Ignored Warning,14-Year-Old Girl Dies, 2 Critically Injured

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl and left two young men critically injured after the rider ignored warnings to drive safely. The incident occurred on December 18 at the Phak Tho intersection, Highway 4033, in Pho Kao Ton, Mueang District, Lopburi.

 

Pol. Lt. Wichai Saenbut, an investigator at Tha Hin Police Station, received the report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a six-wheeled tow truck. He rushed to the scene with Narai Maharaj Hospital medical staff and rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation.

 

Upon arrival, authorities found three victims unconscious on the road. Two male teenagers were critically injured, while a 14-year-old girl had succumbed to her injuries. The girl’s body was found with severe wounds to her face, head, and legs. Rescue teams quickly transported the injured to Narai Maharaj Hospital.

 

Approximately 20 metres from the scene, a blue Honda Wave 125 motorcycle without a license plate lay overturned with its front damaged. The other vehicle involved, a white Isuzu six-wheeled tow truck with Lopburi license plate, was parked on the roadside. The truck driver, Mr. Chawa Sila, 44, awaited police questioning.

 

Mr. Chawa recounted the events leading up to the collision, stating that he had just finished delivering a vehicle and was signaling to turn right at the Phak Tho intersection. While making the turn, a speeding motorcycle traveling in the opposite direction failed to avoid his vehicle and crashed violently into the rear of the truck.

 

A friend of the victims, who had been riding another motorcycle alongside them, revealed that the group had been traveling from Ban Boak Subdistrict, Tha Wung District, to visit a night market in Mueang Lopburi. The group consisted of two motorcycles, with the rider 22, accompanied by the other male as a passenger behind him and the 14-year-old girl seated in front of the rider.

 

The friend stated that before leaving the market, he had warned the rider not to drive recklessly, as it was dangerous. Despite the warning, the group sped ahead. Moments later, the friend came upon the devastating scene, realising it was his companions who had been involved in the crash.

 

Police documented the scene and plan to review nearby surveillance footage to clarify the events. The girl’s body has been sent for autopsy at Narai Maharaj Hospital. Meanwhile, the tow truck driver is being held for further investigation and legal proceedings.

 

-- 2024-12-19

 

[ikke1959]

 Reckless driving ...... ignoring even warnings... and 3 on a motorcycle.... and the result is.....