Picture from responders.

 

A heated altercation between two red songthaew drivers in Chonburi ended in death when one was struck by the other's vehicle during a confrontation on Sukhumvit Road in Saensuk sub-district on the morning of January 22.

 

Police from Saensuk Police Station, led by Deputy Inspector Pol. Lt. Apirach Adirekpullap, responded to the scene at around 10:00, accompanied by rescue personnel from the Traikunatham Foundation.

 

At the scene, they found the lifeless body of Mr. Ek 75, a songthaew driver. Rescue workers attempted CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Near his feet lay a knife, and parked nearby was his red Toyota Mighty-X songthaew, registered in Chonburi, operating the Sriracha-Nong Mon route.

 

Eyewitness accounts revealed that the incident unfolded following a verbal argument between Mr. Ek and another songthaew driver. Mr. Ek had reportedly driven ahead, blocked the rival's vehicle, and exited his car brandishing a knife. Moments later, he was struck by the rival's red Isuzu D-Max songthaew, registered in Chonburi.

 

A bystander, Mr. Pakpoom, who was passing by to deliver food, told reporters, "I saw the injured man lying face down with a knife at his feet. He was unresponsive, and I immediately called rescue services."

 

The other driver, Mr. Samak 70, later surrendered himself at Saensuk Police Station. Speaking to officers, he explained that the incident stemmed from an earlier argument at the taxi queue.

 

After the argument, I left with my passengers, but he followed me, determined to confront me again. At the scene, he overtook me and stopped abruptly, blocking my path. He got out of his car and approached me with a knife in hand. I panicked and tried to swerve to avoid him, but I ended up hitting him. I had no intention of harming him and came straight to the police station to turn myself in," Mr. Samak stated.

 

Police have since impounded both vehicles and are reviewing CCTV footage to determine the full sequence of events. Further investigations and questioning of Mr. Samak will be conducted before any legal action is taken.

 

-- 2025-01-23

 

 

Kids will be kids

21 hours ago, JoePai said:

Kids will be kids

70 & 75 never grew up... or old bulls having a last stand.

wow 70 - 75

 

friends by any chance?

 

drunk or on meth at 10 am?