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A road crash on Route 331 in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, left two people dead and one injured on the morning of December 27, when a trailer truck crossed the central reservation and collided head-on with a passenger van near WHA Industrial Estate 2.

 

The crash occurred near the U-turn at Ban Phan Sed Nok in Khao Khan Song Subdistrict, on the outbound lane towards Laem Chabang Port. Initial investigations suggest the truck driver lost control, crossed the median, and crashed into an oncoming van from Rayong. The impact left the van’s occupants trapped in the mangled vehicle.

 

Emergency services found three casualties at the scene. Tragically, a married couple inside the van lost their lives, while the truck driver also sustained injuries and was rushed to Somdej Na Si Racha Hospital for treatment.

 

The deceased have been identified as Mr. Preecha Homdokphut, 49, the driver of the van, and his wife, Ms. Wannapa Narknotod, 42, who was a passenger. Rescue workers used hydraulic cutting tools to extricate their bodies from the wreckage. Among the couple’s belongings, officials recovered significant valuables, including THB 77,020 in cash, two gold necklaces, and multiple land title deeds.

The injured truck driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered a head laceration, a right ankle injury, and back pain. Despite being conscious and responsive, he was unable to recall the full sequence of events.

 

Rescue teams from the Pure Yeang Tai Foundation and medical staff from Samitivej Hospital provided first aid at the scene. The bodies of the deceased were transported to Laem Chabang Hospital for preliminary post-mortem examination.

 

Authorities are examining whether driver error, speeding, or mechanical failure contributed to the crash. They are also evaluating road conditions and potential safety issues at the crash site. The initial assessment is that the truck driver fell asleep.

 

-- 2024-12-28

 

 

 

 

And the deadly days when the locals travel to visit family is upon us now!

The 331 is dead straight in this area, although rising. One wonders how this managed to happen.

 

The van driver certainly would not have expected an articulated lorry to come barrelling over the median strip. As they were travelling in opposite directions, combined velocity could easily have been 150 km/h. Very hard to avoid.

The first day of RTP overtime resulted in 52 deaths (so far) and god knows how many grievous life-changing injuries.  I wonder if RTP worked more than the 14 dangerous days in a year, things would improve?

On 12/28/2024 at 5:19 AM, Georgealbert said:

Despite being conscious and responsive, he was unable to recall the full sequence of events.

 

Speeding, drunk or on the phone or a combination of all three perhaps?