Russian Motorcyclist Dies in High-Speed Crash on Phuket's Bypass Road

[snoop1130]

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In a tragic incident early this morning, a Russian man lost his life in a severe motorcycle crash on Phuket's Chaloem Phrakiat Rama 9 Road. The accident, occurring in the Ratsada sub-district, resulted in the man's body being split in half due to the impact with an electricity pole.

 

Mueang Phuket Police Station officers responded to the scene around 12:45am on April 1. Upon arrival, they found a red and black Honda Forza motorcycle, completely wrecked and lying overturned in the roadway. Approximately 200 metres away, on the traffic island, officers discovered the man's upper body beneath the damaged pole, with the lower half located 60 metres away.

 

The victim, whose head remained protected by his helmet, was identified as a Russian national. Witnesses reported that he had been travelling at an exceedingly high speed when he lost control, collided with the pole, and suffered catastrophic injuries. His organs, including his heart, were found scattered near the scene, with his mobile phone nearby.

 

 

 

The deceased's body has been transported to Vachira Phuket Hospital for a formal autopsy, as officials prepare to notify his family through the Russian embassy. The motorcycle, suspected to be a rental, raises questions about potential liabilities for damages.

 

A local witness recounted multiple accidents occurring on the same road during the same timeframe, underscoring concerns about road safety in the area. The accident has prompted a mix of condolences and criticism, with some netizens expressing sorrow for the victim's family while highlighting issues with high-speed and reckless driving by foreign motorcyclists in Phuket.

 

Authorities continue their investigation, as the community grapples with the deadly consequences of the tragic incident, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-01

 

 

[Doctor Tom]

Why is this 'tragic'.  It was idiotic yes, but hardly tragic. 

[richard_smith237]

1 minute ago, Doctor Tom said:

Why is this 'tragic'.  It was idiotic yes, but hardly tragic. 

 

IF it were a member of your family, I'm sure the rest of your family would be morning the tragic loss of life of a loved one....

 

... as he was Russian, there's no room for compassion ?

 

Other comments also valid - with the body split in half, lower half 60m away from the upper - high speed is implied - so yes, idiotic...   but again, a tragic loss for his family.

Also fortunate that he didn't take anyone else with him.

[stevenl]

21 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

underscoring concerns about road safety in the area. 

Rightfully so. That road was changed completely a few years ago, with now regularly merging traffic and changing lanes. High speed areas as well, where the right lane is suddenly a turn right lane, so many moving left. 

[G Rex]

9 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

IF it were a member of your family, I'm sure the rest of your family would be morning the tragic loss of life of a loved one....

 

... as he was Russian, there's no room for compassion

 

I think you are grandstanding here.   Dr Tom is correct here IMO.

If I , or some othere family member was to depart in such a manner - the survivors would regard this as ridiculous reckless behaviour - hardly a tragic, or unexpected outcome. 

[richard_smith237]

37 minutes ago, G Rex said:

 

I think you are grandstanding here.   Dr Tom is correct here IMO.

If I , or some othere family member was to depart in such a manner - the survivors would regard this as ridiculous reckless behaviour - hardly a tragic, or unexpected outcome. 

 

Perhaps, but it struck me as a rather callous remark. Regardless of the circumstances, the death of anyone is undeniably tragic to someone, even if we ourselves feel no personal connection or emotional response to the news.

 

While I can understand your perspective to some extent; that it may not be a 'widespread' tragedy and perhaps not tragic to you or I directly, I would acknowledge that it may indeed be a profound loss to others close to him and thus considered tragic.

 

I found myself contemplating whether nationality played a role in the lack of empathy, or if the self-inflicted nature of the man's demise prompted such a response. The latter, I can somewhat understand; the former, however, seems entirely unnecessary.

 

 

 

 

 

[Doctor Tom]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Perhaps, but it struck me as a rather callous remark. Regardless of the circumstances, the death of anyone is undeniably tragic to someone, even if we ourselves feel no personal connection or emotional response to the news.

 

While I can understand your perspective to some extent; that it may not be a 'widespread' tragedy and perhaps not tragic to you or I directly, I would acknowledge that it may indeed be a profound loss to others close to him and thus considered tragic.

 

I found myself contemplating whether nationality played a role in the lack of empathy, or if the self-inflicted nature of the man's demise prompted such a response. The latter, I can somewhat understand; the former, however, seems entirely unnecessary.

 

 

 

 

 

I was alluding to the use of the word 'tragic' in a news report, which, in these circumstances, I find totally inappropriate.  Innocents caught up in fatal situations can be described as tragic. A man knowingly speeding on a high powered bike that he clearly did not control, therefore risking other peoples lives, as well as his own, is not tragic, it's stupidly irresponsibility resulting in his own death.  

[richard_smith237]

9 minutes ago, Doctor Tom said:

I was alluding to the use of the word 'tragic' in a news report, which, in these circumstances, I find totally inappropriate.  Innocents caught up in fatal situations can be described as tragic. A man knowingly speeding on a high powered bike that he clearly did not control, therefore risking other peoples lives, as well as his own, is not tragic, it's stupidly irresponsibility resulting in his own death.  

 

I don't disagree... I just think its both...   

 

Any untimely death is tragic, but the emotional narrative that its less so due to foolishness and / or stupidity understandably allows many of us to 'step away' from the emotional side and concentrate on the 'stupidity' aspect...     

 

 

 

[MalcolmB]

On 4/1/2025 at 5:50 PM, richard_smith237 said:

 

IF it were a member of your family, I'm sure the rest of your family would be morning the tragic loss of life of a loved one....

 

... as he was Russian, there's no room for compassion ?

 

Other comments also valid - with the body split in half, lower half 60m away from the upper - high speed is implied - so yes, idiotic...   but again, a tragic loss for his family.

Also fortunate that he didn't take anyone else with him.

Nah