Promising Student Dies in Collision with Cement Truck

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A bright young vocational student lost his life in a motorcycle crash after colliding with a cement truck in Amphawa district, Samut Songkhram. The student, Ananda Khiewkalae, 20, was riding his motorbike to check on coursework before the term break when the fatal collision occurred.

 

Police from Yisarn Police Station and emergency responders arrived at the crash scene on Khlong Khut Lek–Plai Phongphang Road. They found Ananda’s body lying in the middle of the road, still wearing his college uniform from Amphawa Vocational College. His injuries included a fractured skull and a deep wound on his right hip. Nearby, his red-and-black Honda Wave motorcycle was badly damaged.

 

The other vehicle involved was a white and yellow cement mixer truck, driven by Pairoj 46. He remained at the scene and told police that he was leaving a cement factory en route to Lat Yai when Ananda’s motorcycle crashed into the back of his truck.

 

However, as officers inspected the scene, Ananda’s father and relatives rushed forward in anger, attempting to physically confront the truck driver. They accused him of failing to yield to the motorcycle, despite seeing it approaching. The situation became so tense that an ambulance had to rush Ananda’s father to hospital after he collapsed upon hearing of his son’s death.

 

Arthika Yueiam, one of Ananda’s teachers, described him as an exceptionally responsible and hardworking student. He had consistently earned nearly perfect grades and was ranked first in his class. His plan after graduating Vocational Certificate Level 3 was to continue his studies in automotive bodywork and painting at the Higher Vocational level, aiming for a stable career to support his family.

 

On the day of the crash, Ananda had just completed his final exam and was on his way to double-check his coursework before the semester break.

 

Initial police investigations suggest that the cement truck was leaving the factory just as Ananda was passing, resulting in the high-speed impact. However, his family has now chosen not to pursue further legal action, and his body has been released for Islamic funeral rites.

 

The truck driver, Pairoj, has been taken for further questioning at Yisarn Police Station, and both the truck and motorcycle have been impounded for forensic examination. Authorities will determine whether charges will be filed against the driver.

 

-- 2025-02-15

 

 

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5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

told police that he was leaving a cement factory en route to Lat Yai when Ananda’s motorcycle crashed into the back of his truck.

 

However, as officers inspected the scene, Ananda’s father and relatives rushed forward in anger, attempting to physically confront the truck driver. They accused him of failing to yield to the motorcycle, despite seeing it approaching.

 

Sadly, that is a common occurrence on Thailand's roads - especially here on Samui.

I warn all visitors - "no one gives way to a motorbike. Just assume that everyone is trying to kill you".