Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Garbage Truck in Nonthaburi

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A crash occurred in Pak Kret early morning on January 24, when a 39-year-old woman riding a motorcycle collided with the rear of a municipal garbage truck, resulting in her death. The incident took place at approximately 01:55 near the entrance of Soi Tiwanon-Pak Kret 30, Bang Phut, Pak Kret District.

 

Police from the Pak Kret station, alongside forensic specialists and Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescue personnel, responded to the scene.

 

At the site of the crash on Tiwanon Road (inbound towards Pak Kret Intersection), authorities found a yellow Isuzu municipal garbage truck, licence plate from Nonthaburi, parked by the roadside. The rear of the truck was laden with garbage.

 

The deceased, later identified as Ms. Nipathorn Ngamprasith, 39, a vendor by profession, was found on top of the rubbish pile at the rear of the truck. Her injuries were severe, including head trauma, fractured arms, a right leg severed at the knee, and serious lacerations.

 

Nearby, a red Honda Wave motorcycle, licence plate from Bangkok, was overturned with extensive damage to its front. The severed right leg was found beneath the motorcycle, with blood pooling across the road.

 

The truck driver, Mr. Surachet Timlek, 50, stated that he was slowly driving along the road collecting garbage. As he reached the location, he suddenly heard a loud crash from the rear of the truck, which even shook the front of the vehicle. The garbage collectors had fortunately disembarked and were standing beside the vehicle at the time, avoiding injury.

 

"I was shocked and frightened when I saw the motorcycle rider had died," said Mr. Surachet. "I immediately contacted my supervisor and the vehicle's insurance company."

 

Another garbage worker, Mr. Paisan Noilersit, 42, described the collision. "I saw the motorbike speeding towards us before crashing into the centre of the truck. The rider was thrown into the garbage compartment."

 

The police are investigating the incident further to determine if any charges will be filed.

 

-- 2025-01-24

 

 

[ChrisY1]

Rear end crashes are so popular in Thailand....either riders and drivers must all be vision impaired....on their phones or pissed!

How do you not see a huge yellow truck?

[lordgrinz]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

I was shocked

 

I'm not, the way people here in Nonthaburi drive, they might as well increase the size of the local morgue. The good part is that Darwin's theory is playing out just as expected here in Thailand. At least she only killed herself, even the Garbage truck looks undamaged👍

[watchcat]

22 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

How do you not see a huge yellow truck?

 

And how do you not smell it??