Foreign Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Chiang Mai Traffic Control Box

[Georgealbert]

 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon.

 

A foreign national, whose details have not been disclosed, suffered serious injuries in the early hours of the morning of 7 April, after losing control of his high-powered motorcycle and crashing into a traffic light control box at the San Pa Koi intersection in central Chiang Mai.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 05:25, on Charoen Muang Road in Mueang District. CCTV footage captured the moment the big bike veered off course, slamming into the traffic control cabinet. The rider was flung across the pavement, landing violently against a large concrete flower pot.

 

The injured man’s fellow rider, also a foreigner, immediately stopped to assist, while local residents, awakened by the deafening crash, rushed to the scene. Emergency services were quickly contacted and the injured rider was transported to McCormick Hospital in a critical condition.

 

The crash caused significant damage to the traffic signal system, leaving the intersection without functioning lights and resulting in widespread power outage.

 

A local resident, 46-year-old Mrs Sasivimon, who lives near the intersection, recounted that she heard a loud crash and ran outside to find the injured foreign motorcyclist lying motionless, bleeding from the mouth and ears. His helmet had been thrown off during the impact. A companion, also riding a big bike, attempted to render aid.

Mrs Sasivimon said a witness on a nearby motorcycle claimed the two foreigners had been racing along Chang Klan Road, crossing the Nawarat Bridge and heading down Charoen Muang Road at high speed. The rider reportedly lost control as he approached the San Pa Koi traffic lights, crashing into both the control cabinet and a nearby police post before his body struck the planter.

 

She added that after the ambulance had transported the victim to hospital, she later found a necklace belonging to the injured man at the crash site and handed it over to hospital staff.

 

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

 

 

-- 2025-04-08

 

[SAFETY FIRST]

27 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

foreign national, whose details have not been disclosed, suffered serious injuries in the early hours of the morning of 7 April, after losing control of his high-powered motorcycle and crashing into a traffic light control box

Foreigner on high powered motorcycle, losing control, crashed into police box. 

 

Ha, ha, This stupid stuff doesn't only happen in Pattaya. 

 

[sammieuk1]

Was the control box the only one to have a helmet on?🤔

[roo860]

' she later found a necklace belonging to the injured man at the crash site and handed it over to hospital staff.'

 

 

Wasn't his lucky amulet then?😏

 

 

[Gottfrid]

I hope you 3 posters above are very happy with yourselves. Making joke out of a an accident that resulted in a critical condition. Sure, it´s stupid to race on big bikes in the city or anywhere. Still not much to make fun about.

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

I hope you 3 posters above are very happy with yourselves. Making joke out of a an accident that resulted in a critical condition. Sure, it´s stupid to race on big bikes in the city or anywhere. Still not much to make fun about.

 

I don't have much sympathy for motorcyclists.

They drive as though they own the roads and are in a Formula 1 race.

And endanger themselves and others. 

The only reason anyone even drives one of these things is to show off. 

 

[BritManToo]

7 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

The only reason anyone even drives one of these things is to show off. 

Hmmmmm ....

I drive one because it avoids the gridlock and the lack of parking spaces in Chiang Mai.

But it is important to have a full face helmet and do the strap up.

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Hmmmmm ....

I drive one because it avoids the gridlock and the lack of parking spaces in Chiang Mai.

But it is important to have a full face helmet and do the strap up.

but why not a scooter?

motorcycles are meant to go at dangerous speeds. 

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

 

I don't have much sympathy for motorcyclists.

They drive as though they own the roads and are in a Formula 1 race.

And endanger themselves and others. 

The only reason anyone even drives one of these things is to show off. 

 

Ops! We feel like generalizing a little bit this morning, right?

It´s also quite clear that you have never been riding a real motorbike, as you would then know better why most people ride them. You kind of ride a motorbike, not drive.