Petrol Station Worker Killed After Riding Motorcycle Against Traffic and Crashing into Lorry

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A 24-year-old petrol station employee was killed on 8 April, in a horrific road collision after riding his motorcycle against traffic and crashing head-on into a six-wheeled refrigerated lorry.

 

The incident occurred on the Napru–Benjama Road in the Na San sub-district of Phra Phrom District, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Police Colonel Sangob Chansingh, Superintendent of Phra Phrom Police Station, along with medical personnel from Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital and rescue workers from the Tai Tek Siang Tung Foundation, were dispatched to the scene following reports of a fatal crash.

 

Upon arrival, responders found a white Hino refrigerated lorry registered in Nakhon Si Thammarat with damage to the left front side. Lodged beneath the front wheel was a severely damaged black Honda motorcycle, also bearing local registration plates. Approximately 100 metres away in a grassy area, the body of Mr. Songchai, aged 24, was discovered. He had sustained severe head injuries and multiple fractures, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Initial investigations revealed that Mr. Songchai had been riding his motorcycle against the flow of traffic on the side of the road, reportedly in a hurry to get to work. The lorry, which was carrying a cargo of ice, was travelling at normal speed in the correct lane when the collision occurred. The impact flung Mr. Songchai into the roadside brush, while his motorcycle remained jammed under the front of the lorry, dragged for about 100 metres.

 

The lorry driver, Mr. Mongkol, was still in shock when giving his statement. He claimed that the motorcycle appeared suddenly, travelling in the wrong direction at high speed and veering off the shoulder directly into his path.

 

“Usually if someone is going against traffic, they stay on the shoulder. But this motorcycle swerved onto the main road and came straight at me like he meant to hit me,” said Mr. Mongkol. “The nearest U-turn is two kilometres away, so I don’t understand why he was coming from that direction.”

 

Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage from the area and collecting further witness testimonies to determine the precise cause of the incident. Investigators remain puzzled as to why the deceased was riding so recklessly and against traffic, especially when the nearest legal U-turn was within reach.

 

After the autopsy is completed, police will coordinate with the victim’s family to arrange for the body to be returned.

 

-- 2025-04-09

 

[ChrisY1]

Ok...that didn't work for this guy....but millions think it's fine and never get touched by the cops.....even they do it!

[JustinT]

Everyday on Phuket, I see police stopping foreigners for no apparent reason, and meanwhile Thais constantly ride right by them going the wrong way with no helmets, often 3-4 people per motorbike.

[Woke to Sounds]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

“Usually if someone is going against traffic, they stay on the shoulder. But this motorcycle swerved onto the main road and came straight at me like he meant to hit me,” said Mr. Mongkol. “The nearest U-turn is two kilometres away, so I don’t understand why he was coming from that direction.”

 

Authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage from the area and collecting further witness testimonies to determine the precise cause of the incident. Investigators remain puzzled as to why the deceased was riding so recklessly and against traffic, especially when the nearest legal U-turn was within reach.

 

Suicide?