23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Road Crash in Nonthaburi

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A 23-year-old motorcyclist lost his life after losing control of his bike and being struck by a pickup truck in Nonthaburi.

 

The crash occurred on the inbound Tiwanon Road in front of the Nonthaburi Post Office on January 18. Officers from Rattanathibet Police Station, rescue personnel from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation, and municipal paramedics responded to the incident. A forensic specialist was also called to the scene.

 

The victim, identified as Mr Wuttiphong, was found lifeless in the middle of the road. Nearby, his green-and-black Kawasaki Ninja 600cc motorbike was discovered on the central reservation, along with a Toyota Revo pickup truck with front-end damage to its right bumper. Evidence at the scene included scrape marks along the median and a flattened tree.

 

The pickup truck driver stated that he was driving towards Khae Rai junction when the motorbike suddenly lost control and crossed over the median into his path. Despite his efforts to swerve, the collision was unavoidable.

 

Ms Mukda, 21, the victim’s girlfriend, revealed that Mr Wuttiphong had been heading to work at a shopping centre on Srisamarn Road from his residence in Bang Pho. She became concerned after being informed he had not clocked in for work. Upon calling his phone, a rescue worker answered and informed her of the accident.

 

Through tears, Ms Mukda shared that she had recently warned him to drive more carefully as his birthday was approaching next month. She had planned to buy him a new helmet as a gift since his current one, which she had previously purchased, was old. The couple had also discussed taking a beach trip, but the tragic crash cut those plans short.

 

Police have recorded statements from the pickup driver and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine whether the motorbike had been involved in an earlier collision or if the rider lost control independently. The body of Mr Wuttiphong has been sent to the Forensic Science Institute for a post-mortem examination.

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the incident.

 

-- 2025-01-19