Suspect Causes Fatal Car Crash During Escape From Custody, 1 Officer Killed, 3 Injured

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

An incident unfolded in Nong Chik District, Pattani, when a suspect escaped custody and caused a car crash, resulting in the death of one officer and injuries to three others.

 

The events began on 19 December 2024, when the Joint Special Operations Unit in Pattani detained Mr. Hamdee, a suspect linked to multiple violent incidents in the southern border provinces. He was taken into custody in Tabing Subdistrict, Saiburi District, and transported to the interrogation centre at the 43rd Ranger Task Force in Nong Chik District.

 

During questioning, investigators reportedly uncovered Mr. Hamdee’s involvement in several major incidents, including:

 

• A car bomb attack in Panare District on 24 October 2024.

• An explosion targeting Border Patrol Police Unit 446 in Yaring District on 14 November 2024.

• A 1.2-million-baht robbery from 7-Eleven staff outside Kasikorn Bank in Palas on 18 November 2024.

 

On 25 December, at approximately 19:00 authorities were transporting Mr. Hamdee from the interrogation centre to the Forward Police Operations Centre via Highway 418. As the vehicle passed through Kalo Tanyong Subdistrict in Nong Chik, Mr. Hamdee escaped custody, by grabbing the steering wheel and causing the vehicle to veer off the road and crash into a concrete bridge barrier.

 

The crash resulted in the following casualties:

 

1. Lt. Thongpak Sukkarawatcharin – Suffered hip injuries, currently under treatment at Pattani Hospital.

2. Sgt. Chawalit Kittiphan – Sustained head injuries, also receiving treatment at Pattani Hospital.

3. Volunteer Ranger Natthawut Unla – Sustained arm injuries, under treatment at Pattani Hospital.

4. Volunteer Ranger Pairoj Prappram – Sustained neck injuries and died at the scene.

 

The suspect fled the scene after the crash, and a manhunt is currently underway. Authorities secured the crash site and are working to apprehend Mr. Hamdee to face justice swiftly.

 

The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by security personnel in the volatile southern provinces. Local officials have vowed to pursue the suspect relentlessly and bring him to justice in accordance with the law.

 

Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information that could lead to the suspect’s capture.

 

-- 2024-12-27

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

On 25 December, at approximately 19:00 authorities were transporting Mr. Hamdee from the interrogation centre to the Forward Police Operations Centre via Highway 418. As the vehicle passed through Kalo Tanyong Subdistrict in Nong Chik, Mr. Hamdee escaped custody, by grabbing the steering wheel and causing the vehicle to veer off the road and crash into a concrete bridge barrier.

They may wish to revise their transportation methods.

[Will B Good]

7 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

• A car bomb attack in Panare District on 24 October 2024.

• An explosion targeting Border Patrol Police Unit 446 in Yaring District on 14 November 2024.

• A 1.2-million-baht robbery from 7-Eleven staff outside Kasikorn Bank in Palas on 18 November 2024.

 

.....and being transported in a 'car'.....???.....with that record.

 

Pound to a penny none of them were wearing their seatbelts.

[soalbundy]

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

They may wish to revise their transportation methods.

and perhaps handcuff prisoners hands behind their back....just a thought.