Car Turns into Temple, Fatally Runs Over Man

Picture from responders.

A incident occurred early morning on 22 February, when a car turning into a temple ran over a man who was sitting unnoticed on the ground, dragging him under the vehicle and causing his death.

At approximately 06:30, Lieutenant Aomsin Sidamat, an investigator from Phetkasem Police Station, received a report of a fatal crash at Wat Rat Bamrung in Soi Phetkasem 69, Lak Song, Bang Khae, Bangkok. Traffic police arrived at the scene to investigate.

Upon arrival, officers found a Toyota Altis car with Bangkok registration parked in the temple grounds. An unidentified Thai man was discovered deceased beneath the vehicle.

The incident occurred near the entrance of the temple, leading to the parking area, a distance of approximately 15 metres. The driver stated that they were on their way from a nearby residential area. As they turned right into the temple, they failed to notice the man sitting on the ground, resulting in the collision and the victim being dragged under the car before stopping as the car was entering the parking lot.

Authorities are working to identify the victim and notify their family while continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

-- 2025-02-23