Two Killed in Pick-Up Truck Collision with Trailer and Concrete Barrier in Pathum Thani

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Two men were killed in a crash early morning on 28 January, when their pick-up truck collided with a trailer truck and crashed into a concrete barrier along Highway 9 in the Khu Bang Luang Subdistrict, Lat Lum Kaeo District.

At around 01:40 Pol. Lt. Ratchaphon Boonwichian, an investigator from Khu Bang Luang Police Station, received reports of the crash and responded to the scene with traffic police and rescue volunteers, with hydraulic cutting equipment.

The crash occurred approximately 500 metres past the Lat Lum Kaeo weighbridge in the direction of Bang Bua Thong. Authorities found a grey Toyota Vigo pick-up truck (registration from Bangkok) with a rear metal cage that had detached upon impact. The vehicle was completely destroyed, its front end crushed against a concrete barrier.

Inside the wreckage, rescue workers discovered two fatalities. Using cutting equipment, they retrieved the body of the passenger first, identified as Mr. Rachit Pholsongkhram, 54, a resident of Nong Nam Sai Subdistrict, Ban Phai District, Khon Kaen Province. The driver, Mr. Somboon Boonpok, 48, from Nong Bua Subdistrict, Tha Tum District, Surin Province, was also removed and pronounced dead at the scene.

Approximately 200 metres away, police found a 22-wheeled Hino trailer truck (registration from Bangkok) parked on the left-hand lane. The vehicle bore damage near the right front wheel. The driver, Mr. Peeraphon Pothisan, 32, from Sisaket Province, was waiting to provide his statement.

Mr. Peeraphon explained that he was transporting goods from Saraburi to Klong Toey Port, driving in the middle lane, when the pick-up truck suddenly veered across into his lane and collided with the right side of his vehicle. The impact caused the pick-up to spin and crash into the concrete barrier. He pulled over to assist, only to discover the two victims trapped inside the wreckage.

Relatives of the deceased, travelling in a convoy of 4 vehicles, soon arrived at the scene. Mr. Worawit Pholsongkhram, 29, said the group was travelling from Nakhon Ratchasima to a residence in Thakham. His father, Rachit, had been riding with his uncle, Somboon, in the pick-up truck. He was following behind when the crash occurred and found both men dead upon arrival.

Police suspect that the driver of the pick-up truck may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Authorities have documented the scene and will conduct further investigations to confirm the exact cause of the incident.

The bodies were transported to Lat Lum Kaeo Hospital, where relatives will arrange for funeral rites.

-- 2025-01-29