Delivery Driver Crashes into Traffic Pole and Police Motorcycle Before Attempting to Flee

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A 40-year-old delivery driver from a well-known logistics company was caught drunk driving after crashing his pickup truck into a traffic light control box and a police motorcycle in Bangkok. The driver attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended shortly after.

The incident occurred at 23:45 on 31 January at an intersection on Phutthamonthon Sai 3 Road in the Nong Khang Phlu district of Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Phumiphat Ropkhob, Deputy Inspector at Nong Khang Phlu Police Station, received a report of a suspected drink-driving crash and rushed to the scene.

Investigators identified the suspect as Saichon aged 40, an employee of a major delivery company. It was revealed that he had been drinking after work at the company’s sorting centre before getting behind the wheel of a covered pickup truck registered in Bangkok.

As he approached the Phutthamonthon Sai 3 intersection, the driver attempted to make a sharp right turn upon seeing the yellow traffic light, losing control of his vehicle. The truck crashed into a Bangkok CCTV pole and a government-registered police motorcycle, which were stationed near the traffic signal control booth.

Rather than stopping to assist or report the incident, Saichon fled the scene, running 100 metres away before being intercepted by authorities.

At the time, Lieutenant Phumiphat had just finished investigating a separate case and happened to witness the crash. He, along with an assistant investigator, gave chase and successfully apprehended the suspect.

A breathalyser test revealed that Saichon’s blood alcohol level was above the legal limit. He was taken to Nong Khang Phlu Police Station, where he now faces legal action for drink-driving, reckless driving causing damage, and fleeing the scene of an accident.

Authorities have confirmed that legal proceedings will be pursued in accordance with Thai law.

-- 2025-02-02