Teacher in Fatal Traffic Collision After Red-Light Violation

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A collision at a Suwinthawong market intersection in Chachoengsao on 14 January claimed the life of a 36-year-old motorcyclist after a collision with a car driven by a teacher. The incident occurred at around 21:45 when the teacher allegedly ran a red light at high speed and struck the motorcyclist, who had attempted an illegal U-turn.

 

Footage from CCTV cameras shows the motorcyclist, later identified as Mr. Min Min Tun, a Myanmar national, making a U-turn at the intersection. At the same moment, a white Ford Focus driven by Ms. Rattanaporn, 26, collided with the motorcycle, sending the rider’s body airborne across the junction.

 

Mr. Min was killed instantly, with severe head injuries, bleeding from the mouth and nose and abrasions across his body. The car dragged the mangled motorcycle approximately 30 metres, leaving a trail of sparks.

 

The crash was reported to Bang Nam Priao Police Station, with investigators and emergency responders quickly arriving at the scene. The damaged motorcycle, a Honda Click, was found lodged in the front bumper of the car, which had sustained damage, including a shattered windscreen and a crumpled front end.

 

Ms. Rattanaporn, who had recently celebrated her appointment as a teacher, admitted to the authorities that she had been driving home after dining with friends. She claimed she did not see the motorcycle at the intersection before the collision.

 

Police escorted Ms. Rattanaporn to Bang Nam Priao Hospital for a blood alcohol test. The results will be included in the investigation, which will determine whether alcohol consumption was a contributing factor.

Meanwhile, Mr. Min’s body was transported to Bang Nam Priao Hospital for an autopsy. His remains will later be handed over to his family for religious rites.

 

-- 2025-01-16

 

 

[ChrisY1]

Running a red light and illegal U turn! Pretty much sums up the attitude of so many road users here.

[Tropicalevo]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

She claimed she did not see the motorcycle at the intersection before the collision.

 

No mention of not seeing the red traffic light.

[bkk6060]

4 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

 

No mention of not seeing the red traffic light.

She saw nothing but her phone screen.

[Briggsy]

With the deceased being a Burmese and the survivor being a Thai teacher, it will be a small payoff, nothing for the drink-driving (unproven) or going through the red light and no loss of licence. She will continue to drive once the car gets fixed.

 

That is the way it works.

 

I wonder if it will play on her mind for the rest of her life. I genuinely would like to ask her in 20 years' time.