Father Mourns Daughter Killed in Tragic Motorcycle Crash on Way Home from Hospital

Picture from responders and CCTV

A heartbroken father wept inconsolably after his daughter, who had been unwell, was struck and killed by a pickup truck while riding her motorcycle home from a hospital visit in Ayutthaya.

At approximately 00:30 on 4 January, police were alerted to a collision involving a pickup truck and a motorcycle on the inbound lane of Rojana Road near the Uthai-Bang Pa-In junction in Bang Pa-In district, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Deputy Inspector Pol. Capt. Peerakul Faengritlong and a rescue team from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Association responded to the scene.

They found the victim, Ms. Rattina 31, lying critically injured on the road with severe wounds. Despite efforts to resuscitate her, she succumbed to her injuries shortly afterward.

Nearby, officials discovered her belongings, including a wallet containing her ID card, ATM card, eyeglasses, and a bag with medication and a medical certificate. The certificate indicated she had visited the hospital just hours earlier at 22:13 on 3 January. About 10 metres away, her Honda Scoopy motorcycle, registered in Ayutthaya, was found severely damaged at the rear.

The pickup truck involved in the accident, an Isuzu registered in Bueng Kan, had a crumpled front end with motorcycle debris lodged in its grille. Its driver, identified as Mr. Ruengchai 30, remained at the scene.

In addition to the fatality, another motorcycle was damaged in the crash. Ms. Pawinee 25, the rider of a Honda Wave registered in Nakhon Si Thammarat, sustained injuries and was rushed to Rajthanee Rojana Hospital for treatment.

The victim’s father, Mr. Jamlong 55, arrived at the scene with his family after being informed of the crash. Overcome with grief, he collapsed on the road upon seeing his daughter’s lifeless body. He shared that his daughter had been living with her partner in a rented room in Uthai district, Ayutthaya.

“She visited us on 31 December to wish us a Happy New Year and returned to work on 1 January,” Mr. Jamlong said tearfully. “Last night, she told us she wasn’t feeling well and was going to see a doctor. She was likely on her way back to her apartment when this happened.”

CCTV footage from a nearby area revealed that the victim’s motorcycle was rear-ended by the pickup truck, causing it to slide along the road in a burst of sparks. The pickup truck then lost control and collided with another motorcycle, injuring its rider.

Police documented the evidence and are awaiting further statements from the injured rider to determine the cause of the crash. Investigations are ongoing, and legal proceedings will follow.

-- 2025-01-05