Motorcyclist Critically Injured After Crashing Into Stopped Truck in Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders.

 

A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in the early hours of January 9, after colliding with a parked 18-wheeler on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 02:05 near Home Pro retail centre on the Sukhumvit Road, between Central and North Pattaya. Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation were alerted to the crash and rushed to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, they found a blue-and-black Honda Wave 110i motorcycle with registration number from Pichit province, lying in the middle of the road. The vehicle was damaged, and a safety helmet was also discovered nearby.

 

The motorcyclist, identified as 25-year-old Mr Sahasawat Ounkongrach from Phetchabun province, was found in critical condition. He had sustained a head injury, a large laceration on his forehead and abrasions across his body. He was lying unconscious in a pool of blood, barely breathing. Rescue personnel administered first aid, before rushing him to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment.

 

The 18-wheeler, belonging to Thai Rung Pattana Transport Co., Ltd., was turning but stopped, with its hazard lights on, occupying two lanes. Its trailer showed minor damage to the rear where the motorcycle had struck.

 

The truck driver, Mr Decha Tumtap, 34, explained that he had parked the vehicle outside the retail centre, waiting for the gate to be unlocked so he could deliver goods. “Usually, someone is there to open the gate immediately, but today I had to wait for security staff to arrive,” he said. “While waiting, I suddenly heard a loud crash. The motorcycle was travelling at high speed and struck the rear of my trailer. The rider was thrown onto the road.”

 

 

Mr Decha added that he immediately tried to signal approaching traffic to prevent further incidents and called for help.

 

Witnesses corroborated the driver’s account, stating that the 18-wheeler was stationary due to the locked gate. One witness noted that the motorcyclist had exited the bypass tunnel at high speed, overtaken their car, and changed lanes abruptly before colliding with the truck.

 

Police Lieutenant Sakayapat Chaidech, Deputy Investigator from Pattaya City Police Station, inspected the scene and recorded evidence. The truck driver was taken to the station for questioning, and authorities plan to review CCTV footage from the area to determine the exact cause of the crash.

 

The investigation remains ongoing.

 

-- 2025-01-09

 

[lordgrinz]

7 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

One witness noted that the motorcyclist had exited the bypass tunnel at high speed, overtaken their car, and changed lanes abruptly before colliding with the truck.

 

Typical Thai motorcycle driving style, throw caution to the wind and drive like an idiot,  "my Amulet will save me."

[JoePai]

What was he doing in the tunnel in the first place !