Picture from responders.

 

A family of four narrowly escaped serious injury after their motorcycle sidecar broke and detached in the middle of Sukhumvit Road near Makro South Pattaya. The incident, which occurred at around 18:30 on 5 February, was believed to have been caused by the deteriorated condition of the sidecar attachment.

 

Emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Unit were dispatched to the scene in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi. Upon arrival, they found 50-year-old Preecha the motorcycle driver, suffering from a deep laceration on his left hand and in a semi-conscious state. His wife, 40-year-old Payom, sustained facial abrasions and complained of neck and back pain. Their two children suffered minor scrapes and bruises. Rescue workers provided first aid before transporting all four to hospital for further treatment.

 

The vehicle involved was a Yamaha Nuvo motorcycle with a sidecar attachment, registered in Chonburi. The sidecar’s metal frame had broken away at the connection point, causing the vehicle to lose balance and crash. Upon inspection, authorities found that the sidecar was in poor condition due to years of use.

 

Speaking in a dazed state, Preecha recalled that he had been taking his family out for dinner when the sidecar suddenly detached, leading to the crash. He lost consciousness upon impact and could not remember further details.

 

A witness who was standing on the pavement at the time of the crash reported seeing the motorcycle and sidecar moving normally before the structure began to separate. The vehicle then veered off course, mounted the pavement, and threw everyone off.

 

Authorities have urged motorcyclists using sidecar attachments to ensure their vehicles are regularly maintained to prevent similar incidents in the future.

 

 

-- 2025-02-07

 

 

7 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Preecha recalled that he had been taking his family out for dinner....

Typical Thai family outing....

 

48 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

authorities found that the sidecar was in poor condition due to years of use.

Poor welding as usual.

3 hours ago, watchcat said:

Poor welding as usual.

The sticky putty dried out.

That´s what happens when you let people build what they want, pass it in control without checking and let them drive it on the deadliest roads in the world.

Just the other day I passed such a overloaded "Salang"  on one of the Sukhumvit flyovers in Ban Amphur.  At least 5 people and a dog in the thing and you could tell it was straining.  The drivers often seem to think that every roadway is a country lane and drive accordingly. Not unusual to see them putting along at 20 kph in a middle lane of Sukhumvit.

20 hours ago, dddave said:

Just the other day I passed such a overloaded "Salang"  on one of the Sukhumvit flyovers in Ban Amphur.  At least 5 people and a dog in the thing and you could tell it was straining.  The drivers often seem to think that every roadway is a country lane and drive accordingly. Not unusual to see them putting along at 20 kph in a middle lane of Sukhumvit.

Heading for the underpass!