Fatal Car Crash in Sukhothai Leaves One Dead and Two Injured

Picture from responders.

A car crash occurred on the evening of 29 December, near the Thung Thale Luang Bullring in Mueang Kao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Sukhothai. The crash left one man dead and two women injured after the driver lost control and collided with a tree on the central reservation.

Emergency services were alerted at approximately 19:45 by Sukhothai’s 191 radio centre. Rescue teams rushed to the scene and discovered a black Toyota Altis, registration number from Bangkok, severely damaged.

The crash claimed the life of the driver Mr. Phansak Picharn, 30, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Two female passengers were injured:

Ms. Kanyarat Punyapan, 26, who suffered abrasions and a fractured leg.

Ms. Thanaporn Pradit, 30, with similar injuries.

Both injured women were trapped inside the wreckage and were extricated by rescue teams before being transported to Sukhothai Hospital for medical treatment.

Initial reports indicate that the victims were travelling to Khao Kaeo Si Sombun Subdistrict in Thung Saliam District, Sukhothai, to celebrate the New Year with their families. They had reportedly stopped to stock up on supplies before the crash occurred.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, with local authorities working to determine whether speed, road conditions, or driver error contributed to the incident.

-- 2024-12-30