Belgian Cyclist Killed in Collision with Pickup Truck in Sattahip

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures from responders.

 

A Belgian cyclist has died after being struck by a pickup truck on Highway 332 in Sattahip. The collision occurred at approximately 10:30 on the 9 March, near a PTT petrol station.

 

The cyclist, identified as Mr Jean Antoine Linda, 68 from Bang Saray, who was riding a black Twitter bicycle when he was hit by a black Chevrolet pickup truck with a cargo box attached.
 

The pickup had also impacted  and crashed through the road barrier into the central reservation, leaving the vehicle with damage to it’s right front and wheel arch.

 

Emergency responders from Udomsak Fire Station and local hospitals, arrived at the scene to find the cyclist in a critical condition, suffering from respiratory distress and multiple injuries. He was initially stabilised before being transported to KM 10 Hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck, Ms Thiparapha Namsupho, 38, a wedding shop employee, was found inside the vehicle, dazed and unable to provide a statement. She was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

 

Mr Yosawat Phuwaratlertkun, the mayor of Kledkaew subdistrict, was among the first to arrive at the scene, he called the emergency teams and assisted in providing initial first aid.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Preliminary reports suggest the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel while returning from a delivery in Rayong. However, there were no eyewitnesses to confirm the exact circumstances, and police are reviewing CCTV footage from the area and will question the driver.

 

 

-- 2025-03-10

 

[KhunBENQ]

So many cyclist killed over the years.

I drive slowly in the village with the dogs but on a highway.

No thanks!

[Ralf001]

Another day, another vehicle related death in the LOS, just a statistic now. 

All too common that nobody gives a hoot.....

[hotsun]

The cyclists here insist that its safe. What to believe. Maybe only safe on paths where theres no cars

[BritManToo]

7 minutes ago, hotsun said:

The cyclists here insist that its safe. What to believe. Maybe only safe on paths where theres no cars

Safe on country roads as the Thai drivers are forced to be careful and avoid the wandering cows.

[Harrisfan]

7 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Safe on country roads as the Thai drivers are forced to be careful and avoid the wandering cows.

Careful? Most are but only takes 1 idiot then you dead. Cycling is Russian Routlette here.

[dddave]

1 hour ago, hotsun said:

The cyclists here insist that its safe. What to believe. Maybe only safe on paths where theres no cars

I was driving in that area Sunday on 331.  There were a number of cyclists on the highway.  The road shoulder isn't consistent and I'm always ready for a bike to swerve into the driving lane.  Some cyclists take an aggressive approach and go down the middle of the travel lave, asserting their right as much as motor vehicles.  While that may work in Europe, not such a great idea in Thailand.  The road to the Buddha Mountain has a dedicated bicycle lane. The speeding motorcyclist's and moto drivers love it.