Picture captured from CCTV below.

 

A motorcyclist narrowly avoided a fatal crash after crashing into a trailer at an intersection near Rayongwit School 2 in Huai Pong, Mueang Rayong, Rayong Province.

 

CCTV footage captured the incident which, which occurred at 10:45 on 29 December at the Muang Mai–Map Ta Phut Road intersection. The trailer, coming from Burapha Phatthana Road, was turning towards Rayongwit School 2 when the motorbike, speeding along the New Industrial Road past the school, failed to slow down and collided with the rear wheels of the truck.

 

Miraculously, the motorcyclist hit the truck’s tyre with his body side on, avoided going under the wheels and narrowly missed being crushed. The rider was able to stand and inspect his bike, though he sustained a cut on his chin. Emergency responders confirmed that the trailer driver managed to brake in time, preventing further injuries.

 

Mr. Chalongsak, a 47-year-old shop owner near the intersection, shared his concerns about the area’s dangers:

“I heard the crash but didn’t go outside as I was attending to customers. Accidents happen here often because the school wall blocks visibility. Although there are stop signs and road markings, drivers rarely follow them. Everyone needs to slow down and obey the rules to prevent accidents. Yesterday, I even heard drivers honking aggressively at this same spot.”

 

A local resident, a 25-year-old man, added:

 

“This intersection is notorious for accidents. Drivers need to be more cautious. The motorcyclist in this case is incredibly lucky to have walked away with only minor injuries, otherwise, he might have joined the list of fatalities at this junction.”

 

-- 2024-12-31

 

 

 

 

35 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Although there are stop signs and road markings, drivers rarely follow them. Everyone needs to slow down and obey the rules to prevent accidents.

A man with common sense makes a nice change

Can only hope he learns his lesson, the idiot

32 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Can only hope he learns his lesson, the idiot

 

Which one?

To me, it would appear that the motorbike had the right of way.

That road looks like a major road.

The truck driver did not see him or did not care.

Happens all of the time.

The big trucks and vans just pull out assuming that the bike will give way as the truck is bigger.

Then the driver blames the bike rider for speeding!!!

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

This intersection is notorious for accidents. Drivers need to be more cautious.

 

Drivers BEWARE!!!!