SUV and Car Collide in Fatal Chonburi Accident

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A road crash claimed the life of a 49-year-old man and left a vehicle mangled in Bang Lamung district late night, January 13. The collision occurred at 22:05 on Takhiantia-Khao Mai Kaew Road near the entrance of Soi Rong Po, Khao Mai Kaew 19.

The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Centre received an emergency alert and dispatched officers, along with rescue equipment, to the scene. Police Lieutenant Ratchaphon Seneewong Na Ayutthaya of Bang Lamung Police Station also arrived to oversee the investigation.

At the site of the accident, a white Mitsubishi Pajero SUV with Chonburi licence plate was found on the opposite lane, damaged on its left front side. The driver, identified as 48-year-old Mr Sommut Patthathum, was uninjured and cooperated with police.

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The other vehicle, a silver Mitsubishi Attrage car with Chonburi licence plate, had veered off the road and landed on the shoulder in a ditch. Inside, rescue workers found Mr Kuapong Kumwichit, 49, critically injured and trapped in the wreckage. Using hydraulic cutters, the team worked to free him, performing CPR throughout the rescue operation. Despite their efforts, Mr Kuapong succumbed to his injuries shortly after being removed from the vehicle.

Mr Sommut, the SUV driver, stated he was heading toward Sukhumvit Road for work when the car, travelling in the opposite direction, suddenly crossed into his lane. He attempted to swerve but could not avoid the collision, which caused the car to fall off the road.

Police have documented the scene and will examine any available CCTV footage and dashboard cameras to determine the precise cause of the crash. Mr Sommut has been summoned for further questioning as part of the investigation.

The body of the deceased was transferred to Pattaya Pattamnakorn Hospital, where it will be held until relatives present the necessary documents for collection.

-- 2025-01-14