Driver Crashes Car, Toppling 15 Utility Poles, Damaging 4 Vehicles

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders.

 

At approximately 11:35 on 5 January, a car crash involving a student, resulted in 15 utility poles being toppled and four vehicles damaged along Phetchakasem Road, Bangkok. The crash caused a power outage in the area, prompting immediate action from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) to restore electricity and clear the affected site.

 

The crash occurred on the Kanchanaphisek West Outer Ring Road, near the curve leading to the Phetchakasem outbound section. Initial reports from the police identified the driver as Mr Yotsakorn, a 20-year-old university student from Chonburi province. He was driving a Suzuki car with Chonburi license plates when he reportedly lost consciousness behind the wheel, leading to the collision.

 

According to Pol Col Pramote Janbuangkaew, Superintendent of the Phetchakasem Police Station, the crash began when Mr Yotsakorn veered off course, striking a planter on the central reservation before crashing into a row of utility poles along the roadside. The collision caused 15 poles to topple and obstruct the roadway.

 

Three additional vehicles, a Ford, a Honda and a Mercedes-Benz, all registered in Bangkok, were damaged as falling poles struck them. Fortunately, no occupants of these vehicles sustained injuries. Mr Yotsakorn suffered only minor injuries and was taken to Mit Pracha Hospital for treatment.

 

While Mr Yotsakorn’s surname matches that of a well-known actor, police confirmed that he is not related to the celebrity, addressing speculation sparked by his notable last name.

 

The crash caused a significant power outage in the surrounding area, as 15 utility poles were pulled down simultaneously. MEA officials have been worked to repair the damage and restore power as quickly as possible.

 

Preliminary investigations revealed that Mr Yotsakorn’s loss of consciousness may have been due to fatigue or a medical condition. Authorities are conducting further inquiries to determine the exact cause of the incident.

 

 

-- 2025-01-06

 

[watchcat]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

The crash caused a significant power outage in the surrounding area, as 15 utility poles were pulled down simultaneously. MEA officials have been worked to repair the damage and restore power as quickly as possible.

 

This should teach the MEA officials to not use Super Glue next time when planting utitlity poles.

[ChrisY1]

These concrete poles...with thin wire reinforcement, are so damn useless.....drill a hole, drop them in and walk away.

Load them with hundreds of cables to make theme lean over......crash into them with a small car and the chain reaction starts....15 poles!

But....the system never seems to improve here, like most things.....just keep going the same bad practices!

[JoePai]

Now if that had been in a bowling alley someone would have called "strike" 😎

[impulse]

15...  He's in the lead for 2025.  But it's early days.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Mr Yotsakorn, a 20-year-old university student from Chonburi province. He was driving a Suzuki car with Chonburi license plates when he reportedly lost consciousness behind the wheel, leading to the collision.

 

It's always someone or something else's fault.

 

Never able to take responsibility for their own actions.

[jippytum]

15 poles. That must be a record. Can i enroll you on our ten pin bowling team?? 

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, impulse said:

15...  He's in the lead for 2025.  But it's early days.

 

15 poles and 4 cars... a good start to the year.

[KannikaP]

How can they deduce that the driver lost consciousness BEFORE the collision, as opposed to it being caused by the crash?

Check his phone record before coming to any conclusion.

[Liverpool Lou]

5 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

How can they deduce that the driver lost consciousness BEFORE the collision, as opposed to it being caused by the crash?

Check his phone record before coming to any conclusion.

They didn't "deduce" that, neither have they reached a conclusion, it was reported to them and investigations are underway. 

[GreasyFingers]

Now that is a real crash.

[soalbundy]

11 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

It's always someone or something else's fault.

 

Never able to take responsibility for their own actions.

How does a 20 year old just lose consciousness? been eating some funny sweeties maybe....