Factory Worker Killed in Collision with 22-Wheel Lorry in Nonthaburi

Picture from responders.

At approximately 13:00 on 23 January, a fatal collision occurred on Bang Bua Thong-Suphan Buri Road in Nonthaburi province. A factory worker, identified as Mr. Somjet 45, was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a 22-wheel lorry as both vehicles were turning into a company entrance.

Police officers from Bang Bua Thong Police Station, rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, and a forensic medical team responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered the victim’s body trapped underneath the lorry along with his white and black Honda motorcycle.

CCTV footage captured the moment of the collision. The footage showed the motorcycle travelling on the left-hand side of the road as the lorry was making a left turn. The lorry failed to see the motorcyclist, leading to the fatal crash.

A company security guard who witnessed the incident explained that the motorcyclist was returning to work after a lunch break and was about to turn left into the company premises when the lorry, also making a left turn, collided with him. The impact caused the motorcycle and the rider to become trapped under the lorry.

The lorry driver, Mr. Apiwat 35, stated that he was turning left to enter the company to collect goods. He claimed to have activated his indicator and checked his surroundings before making the turn but did not see the motorcycle. He believed that the motorcycle was in the vehicle’s blind spot, which caused the collision.

Police have recorded statements from the lorry driver and witnesses at the scene. The driver maintains that he did not see the motorcycle. Authorities will conduct further questioning and have sent the victim’s body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

-- 2025-01-24