Death on Buddhist Holy Day: Three Motorcyclists Killed in Separate Crashes

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

Three fatal motorcycle crashes occurred almost simultaneously in Samut Prakan on Makha Bucha Day, resulting in the deaths of three riders.

 

First Incident: Street Racing Ends in Death.

 

The first crash took place at around 02:00 on 12 February, on the outbound express lane of Theparak Road at kilometre 11 in Bang Phli Yai, Bang Phli District. Authorities from the Phra Nakhon radio centre dispatched rescue volunteers and emergency services to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, they found the lifeless body of Mr Worachet, 28, who had been riding a Honda Wave 125 motorcycle registered in Bangkok. His vehicle was overturned on the right-hand lane, and his body lay nearby, his skull crushed after being run over by an 18-wheel lorry.

 

Mr Yut, the driver of another, stationary 18-wheel lorry parked on the left lane due to brake issues, witnessed the incident. According to his statement, a group of five motorcyclists was racing at high speed in the far-right lane when they lost control, causing one bike to crash.

 

“The victim was thrown into the middle lane and was run over by the rear wheels of a passing lorry. The driver stopped about 100 metres ahead before fleeing the scene,” Mr Yut recounted.

 

Disturbingly, the victim’s friends briefly returned to check on him before leaving the scene, abandoning his body on the road. Mr Yut immediately contacted the authorities.

 

Second Incident: Motorcyclist Crashes into Road Barrier

 

At the same time, another fatal crash occurred on Bang Phli – Nam Daeng Road in Moo 2, Bang Kaeo, Bang Phli District.

 

This area was under construction and lacked street lighting or warning signs. The victim, Mr Apithep, 29, was riding a Honda Scoopy motorcycle registered in Bangkok when he collided with two plastic road barriers.

 

Rescue workers found his bike severely damaged in the middle of the road. His body lay nearby, with a broken neck and a fatal head injury. Debris from the shattered barriers was scattered over 50 metres.

 

A witness, Mr Amnuan, 30, who was sitting near a roadside shop, saw the collision.

 

“He was riding at high speed when he hit the barrier. His bike and the barrier flew together, and he was thrown off, landing head-first on the ground. My friends and I ran to check, but he was unresponsive, so we called the police,” he explained.

 

Police from Bang Kaeo Station have sent the body for an autopsy at Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital while they investigate further.

 

Third Incident: Fatal Collision with a Lorry

 

A third fatal crash occurred just minutes later on the parallel lane of Theparak Road at kilometre 29 in Bang Bo District.

 

At the scene, officers discovered the body of Mr Thanapong, 47, who was still wearing the remains of his helmet. However, his skull had been crushed after being run over by an unidentified vehicle. His Yamaha motorcycle lay nearby.

 

Mr Sorawit, a witness, reported that the victim had overtaken him moments earlier. Ahead, an 18-wheel lorry was parked and preparing to move, while another motorcycle carrying a couple was riding alongside it.

 

“The victim tried to squeeze between the truck and the other motorcycle, but he clipped the couple’s bike and lost control. He fell directly under the truck’s wheels just as it started moving. It ran over his head, and the truck driver, apparently unaware, drove off,” Mr Sorawit explained.

 

Shocked by what he had seen, he stopped his car and urged the couple to chase the truck, but both the truck and the couple quickly disappeared. He then called the authorities.

 

All three fatal crashes occurred within minutes of each other on the night of Makha Bucha, a significant Buddhist holy day.

 

Deputy Superintendent Pol Lt Col Suphat Prakanpitak from Bang Kaeo Police Station has confirmed that all cases are under investigation. The bodies have been sent for further examination at Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital and police are working to identify and locate the lorry drivers involved.

 

-- 2025-02-13

 

 

[JoePai]

Thailand takes the Gold for Syncro Bike Accidents   😎   

[KhunBENQ]

You can't make this up.

Crazy speeding, horrible maneuvers, throwing their life away.

No pity at all.

[KhunBENQ]

30 minutes ago, JoePai said:

Thailand takes the Gold for Syncro Bike Accidents   😎   

And remember: these are just three fatal bike accidents making it to news here.

The other 30 or more of the day go unnoticed.

 

No mention of alcohol.

Oh forgot it was alcohol ban 🙄

[lordgrinz]

I assume they forgot to wear their luck amulets before heading out?

[Woke to Sounds]

Look at it this way: They'll all soon be reborn into new bodies for another go round.

 

Makes it less sad.