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In a devastating incident in Narathiwat's Rangae district, a police officer driving under the influence caused a fatal collision with a motorcycle carrying a family of three. The crash resulted in the deaths of 22-year-old Nurhafiza Chemae and her three-year-old son, Muhammadshamil Awe, while her husband, Muhammad Awe, 23, was seriously injured.

 

The accident occurred on April 7 at around 8.12pm. Police Sergeant Anucha, part of the Rangae Police Station, was identified as the driver of the vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 177 milligrammes per cent, far exceeding the legal limit.

 

Police Colonel Suphachai Yiwangkon, the station's superintendent, vowed integrity and fairness in the investigation, stressing that legal standards apply equally to all, regardless of their role in law enforcement. Transparency and unbiased proceedings are paramount, he said.

 

 

 

The tragedy unfolded as Sergeant Anucha, allegedly speeding while intoxicated, crashed into the family's motorcycle at a U-turn on Road 4055. Immediate deaths were reported at the scene for Nurhafiza and young Muhammadshamil.

 

Pol. Col. Suphachai, along with Deputy Superintendent Vithi Chuaysen, joined in funeral prayers, expressing profound condolences and offering personal financial support of 10,000 baht to the bereaved family. The phrase "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un" was invoked in paying respects to the deceased.

 

The station has committed to full cooperation in judicial proceedings, with assurances given to the victims' kin seeking justice. This incident marks a poignant reminder of the severe consequences of impaired driving and the critical need for unwavering adherence to the law by all individuals, police officers included, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-04-09

 

 

 

 

16 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

a police officer driving under the influence

deaths of 22-year-old Nurhafiza Chemae and her three-year-old son.... RIP 😞