Thai driver cites health issue after killing 6 year old boy in Bangkok

[snoop1130]

Photo via Matichon

 

By Petch Petpailin

 

A Thai man blamed a health issue after crashing his SUV into a motorcycle carrying a man and his six year old son, resulting in the boy’s death yesterday, January 9, on a road in the Saimai area of Bangkok.

 

A motorcyclist riding behind the black Mitsubishi Pajero SUV managed to capture the fatal accident on a livestream video. The SUV was seen veering into the footpath on the left side of Sukhaphiban 5 Road before colliding with the motorcycle.

 

The motorcycle rider, 55 year old Chumphon, suffered severe injuries as he was dragged along the road for several metres. His six year old son was also critically injured and later died in hospital.

 

The SUV driver, identified as 55 year old Yingsak, continued driving after the collision. Witnesses and other motorists eventually stopped him 3 kilometres from the scene. Both left tyres of the vehicle had burst. Police conducted an alcohol test, which returned a negative result.

 

 

Yingsak told police that he worked at a garage and was tasked by his employer to deliver the SUV to a client. He claimed that he was suddenly affected by a health problem, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the footpath. He stated that he then lost consciousness and could not recall the moment he hit the motorcycle.

 

However, police intend to send Yingsak to a hospital for further alcohol blood tests to determine whether any residual alcohol from prior consumption remains in his system.

 

Investigating police officers have requested that Yingsak’s family provide medical evidence to substantiate his claim of a congenital condition. The suspect remains in police custody but charges and penalties have yet to be formally issued.

 

Based on a similar case reported previously, Yingsak may be charged under Section 291 of the Criminal Law for negligence causing death. The penalty for this offence is imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine of up to 200,000 baht.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-10

 

 

[MikeandDow]

Typical Thai not taking responsibility,  tried to run but got caught

[Will B Good]

Pound to a penny on his mobile....panicked and kept driving.....health issue my ****

[Tailwagsdog]

If it was my son, I would be looking for an eye for an eye

[newbee2022]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo via Matichon

 

By Petch Petpailin

 

A Thai man blamed a health issue after crashing his SUV into a motorcycle carrying a man and his six year old son, resulting in the boy’s death yesterday, January 9, on a road in the Saimai area of Bangkok.

 

A motorcyclist riding behind the black Mitsubishi Pajero SUV managed to capture the fatal accident on a livestream video. The SUV was seen veering into the footpath on the left side of Sukhaphiban 5 Road before colliding with the motorcycle.

 

The motorcycle rider, 55 year old Chumphon, suffered severe injuries as he was dragged along the road for several metres. His six year old son was also critically injured and later died in hospital.

 

The SUV driver, identified as 55 year old Yingsak, continued driving after the collision. Witnesses and other motorists eventually stopped him 3 kilometres from the scene. Both left tyres of the vehicle had burst. Police conducted an alcohol test, which returned a negative result.

 

 

 

Yingsak told police that he worked at a garage and was tasked by his employer to deliver the SUV to a client. He claimed that he was suddenly affected by a health problem, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the footpath. He stated that he then lost consciousness and could not recall the moment he hit the motorcycle.

 

However, police intend to send Yingsak to a hospital for further alcohol blood tests to determine whether any residual alcohol from prior consumption remains in his system.

 

Investigating police officers have requested that Yingsak’s family provide medical evidence to substantiate his claim of a congenital condition. The suspect remains in police custody but charges and penalties have yet to be formally issued.

 

Based on a similar case reported previously, Yingsak may be charged under Section 291 of the Criminal Law for negligence causing death. The penalty for this offence is imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine of up to 200,000 baht.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2025-01-10

 

 

Sounds strange, but we have to wait for further investigation 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Yingsak told police that he worked at a garage and was tasked by his employer to deliver the SUV to a client. He claimed that he was suddenly affected by a health problem, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into the footpath. He stated that he then lost consciousness and could not recall the moment he hit the motorcycle.

But managed to recover and flee the scene and drive another 3 kilometres.

[Briggsy]

Mobile phone.

[Thingamabob]

He should be charged with dangerous driving causing death. Meanwhile the Red Bull runaway is still free to lead a luxury life overseas.

[rwill]

Did they also check his cell phone usage?

 

Also if he has a medical condition that could cause him to lose control perhaps he should not be driving.

[Mr Meeseeks]

3 hours ago, Thingamabob said:

He should be charged with dangerous driving causing death. Meanwhile the Red Bull runaway is still free to lead a luxury life overseas.

 

I agree, they are similar scenarios, but one is extremely rich, connected, and able to pay his way out of trouble, the other is poor. 

 

Remember Thailand has one of the biggest disparities between rich and poor on the planet.

 

Hope that clarifies.

[Mr Meeseeks]

2 hours ago, rwill said:

Did they also check his cell phone usage?

 

Also if he has a medical condition that could cause him to lose control perhaps he should not be driving.

 

Indeed. If he knew about it previously then he is definitely negligent and caused this child's death.

 

I suspect he has just tried to do a runner though, as usual.

[Thingamabob]

1 hour ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

I agree, they are similar scenarios, but one is extremely rich, connected, and able to pay his way out of trouble, the other is poor. 

 

Remember Thailand has one of the biggest disparities between rich and poor on the planet.

 

Hope that clarifies.

Thank you. I had no idea. .

[MikeandDow]

10 hours ago, Tailwagsdog said:

If it was my son, I would be looking for an eye for an eye

And what would that get you ?? jail !!!  Life is not a bed of roses !!! sympathy to the father for his loss, 

[PETERTHEEATER]

A following motorcycle had a 'dashcam' fitted? Please don't suggest a mobile phone was used, that would be illegal.😋

[Gaccha]

On 1/11/2025 at 6:38 AM, Thingamabob said:

He should be charged with dangerous driving causing death

 

Is this a reference to the law in England of death by dangerous driving? 

 

I ask because I don't believe such a law exists in Thailand. That law in England, from memory, is up to 14 years imprisonment.