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In an unsettling incident over the weekend, a Chinese driver collided his SUV into a rental home in Thailand's Prachin Buri province, leaving two occupants injured. This shocking event took place at approximately 9:30 pm on Saturday, February 15, in the district of Kabin Buri.

 

The immediate scene, attended by officers from the Kabin Buri Police Station, was chaotic; a white Honda SUV could be seen partially embedded within the compromised structure of the house. The perpetrator, identified as a 37-year-old Chinese national, escaped with minor injuries himself.

 

The victims, a Thai woman and a Laotian man who were residing in the house, also suffered injuries, though the specifics remain undisclosed. Camera footage from a nearby security system provided crucial insights. It captured the SUV hurtling through an intersection, suggesting that the driver possibly mistook the accelerator pedal for the brake upon encountering a red traffic signal.

 

Police are yet to announce specific charges against the driver. However, precedent suggests he could be prosecuted under Section 390 of the Criminal Code for reckless driving resulting in injury. This offence carries a maximum penalty of one-month imprisonment or a fine of up to 10,000 Thai Baht, or possibly both.

This incident draws parallels with several past accidents involving reckless or impaired driving. In March 2024, a similar crash took place in Lop Buri, when a drunk driver smashed a sedan into a beauty clinic. Thankfully, the staff inside escaped unscathed. Later, in July, a Thai driver in Phatthalung drove his sedan into a home, severely injuring an elderly resident. Sadly, no alcohol test was conducted at that scene.

 

A particularly tragic case unfolded in Songkhla within the same year. There, a seemingly drug-affected driver rammed into a roadside pavilion during a school activity, resulting in the deaths of two students and injuries to thirteen others, highlighting the severe consequences of such negligence.

 

These unfortunate events underscore the pervasive issue of dangerous driving in Thailand. Legal authorities face a continuing challenge to curb such incidents through stricter regulation and enforcement, emphasising the need for heightened public awareness and responsibility on the roads. As investigations proceed, it remains vital for justice to be served swiftly to deter future occurrences and safeguard community safety, reported The Thaiger.

 

 

-- 2025-02-17

 

 

20 hours ago, webfact said:

It captured the SUV hurtling through an intersection, suggesting that the driver possibly mistook the accelerator pedal for the brake upon encountering a red traffic signal.

An all too common occurrence