Motorbike Rider Killed in Collision with Pickup Truck Near Pattaya

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A motorcyclist lost his life following a collision with a pickup truck on the night of 11 March. The incident was captured on CCTV and occurred at approximately 23:00 near the entrance of the market on Soi 7, Moo 1, Huay Yai Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province.

 

At the scene, a white Isuzu D-Max pickup truck with registration plates from Rayong was found in the middle of the road with damage to its left side. The driver, 49-year-old Mr. Weerasak Mulsombat, was unharmed. Approximately 10 metres from the truck, a red Honda Wave 125i motorcycle, without a license plate, was severely damaged. Nearby, the lifeless body of 37-year-old Mr. Somchai Kumdee, the motorbike rider, was found, having been thrown from his bike upon impact.

 

According to Mr. Weerasak, he was driving towards the market entrance and had signalled to turn right when the motorcycle, travelling at high speed, collided with the left side of his vehicle. The impact caused Mr. Somchai to be thrown from his motorcycle, landing near a noodle shop. Mr. Weerasak immediately called emergency services for assistance.

 

Police have secured evidence from the scene and are questioning Mr. Weerasak further at Huay Yai Police Station. The body of Mr. Somchai has been taken to Patmakhun Hospital and authorities are in the process of contacting his family. Legal procedures are ongoing, and the investigation into the cause of the crash is continuing.

 

-- 2025-03-13

 

[soi3eddie]

So the pickup driver right turned into the path of the motorcycle. Happens all the time. The larger vehicles often don't care at all about motorcycles. Late night, possibly tinted windscreen, maybe no light on bike, likely no helmet. A real dangererous combination. RIP rider.

 

[Gaixare]

16 minutes ago, soi3eddie said:

A real dangererous combination.

 

Real danger is a southern driver, especially a pick-up driver.

[Tropicalevo]

3 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

So the pickup driver right turned into the path of the motorcycle. Happens all the time. The larger vehicles often don't care at all about motorcycles.

 

This is sooo true.

I ride a bike wherever I go in Thailand (except Bangkok). Also in Vietnam and Laos.

Chiang Mai and Phuket drivers, to an extent, are pretty respectful to the road rules and bikes, but everywhere else, forget the rules.

When guests tell me that they want to rent scooters, I warn them of this scenario along the lines of 'when you are riding the scooter, you must assume that everyone else in a vehicle is trying to kill you'.