Truck Driver Kills 13-Year-Old in Hit-and-Run, Family Struggles to Afford Funeral Costs

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture captured from CCTV.

 

A 13-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a truck in a hit-and-run incident in the Rai Rot subdistrict of Don Chedi, Suphan Buri. The driver of the truck, after colliding with the boy, fled the scene, leaving the family to deal with the aftermath, including the heartbreaking financial burden of arranging a funeral.

 

The boy’s death was reported on the Facebook page “Je Moi v+” after a call for help regarding the incident. Local residents and social media users soon began efforts to track down the truck involved, urging the authorities to take swift action.

 

On the morning of 10 April, the truck owner, 43-year-old Jutamas, accompanied the driver, 40-year-old Sutthin, to Don Chedi Police Station, where they turned themselves in. Sutthin explained to investigators that he was driving when the boy unexpectedly fell from his motorcycle, colliding with the truck and causing the fatal collision. 

 

He claimed that in the panic of the moment, he did not stop to check on the boy but drove off instead. Sutthin admitted that he had never been involved in an accident before and was frightened, but did not intend to avoid responsibility.

 

Jutamas revealed that she only learned of the crash after Sutthin returned home and informed her. She expressed her initial shock, questioning why he didn’t stop at the scene. Her family runs a small business, and the truck had been transporting duck droppings when the crash occurred. Jutamas added that, after discussing the situation with the insurance company, she contacted the police and arranged for Sutthin to turn himself in.

 

The family’s struggles were compounded by the lack of funds to cover the funeral expenses for the young boy. Jutamas reassured that her insurance would assist with compensation, and that Sutthin would be visiting the boy’s family to offer condolences. The authorities are continuing their investigation and will take further legal action against Sutthin as required by law.

 

 

-- 2025-04-11

 

[Tropicalevo]

Very sad for the family but well done to Kh Jutamas for taking responsibility for things and taking the driver to the police.