Accident Motorbike Racer Critically Injured in Pattaya Tunnel Crash

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A young man was critically injured just after midnight when his motorbike collided with the rear of a parked car on the exit from the Pattaya Klang underpass. The crash occurred on the lane heading towards Sattahip.

 

Rescue workers responded to an emergency call at approximately 00:05 on 19 April, reporting a road traffic crash involving a motorbike and a car. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities found an unconscious male rider, identity unknown, lying face-down in a pool of blood beside his yellow Honda (registration from Chonburi). He was unresponsive and reportedly could not be revived at the scene. Emergency personnel administered CPR and coordinated with Pattaya Patthamakun Hospital’s advanced ambulance unit for urgent hospital transfer.

 

 

A second rider, identified as 17-year-old Mr Anuchit Phusathong, was also involved in the incident. He had been riding a black-and-red Honda Wave (registration from Chonburi) and sustained minor abrasions. He was treated at the scene but declined further medical attention.

 

According to the driver of the saloon car involved in the crash, he had been heading toward Jomtien when his vehicle ran out of fuel at the exit of the underpass. He stopped the car and turned on the hazard lights while a companion went to purchase petrol. It was then that the two motorbikes, reportedly racing at high speed, entered the tunnel and one of them struck the rear of his stationary vehicle.

 

Under current traffic regulations, motorbikes are strictly prohibited from using the Pattaya Klang underpass in any circumstance.

 

Pattaya City Police officers arrived at the scene to collect evidence and conduct an initial investigation. CCTV footage from the area will be reviewed to determine the exact sequence of events and ensure fairness for all parties involved.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from TMN.

 

-- 2025-04-20

 

 

 

 

[jacko45k]

I question whether 'strictly prohibited' applies as there is nothing to stop them. Lack of policing of late has made motorcycles using the underpass quite common. 

[smedly]

27 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I question whether 'strictly prohibited' applies as there is nothing to stop them. Lack of policing of late has made motorcycles using the underpass quite common. 

I see nothing wrong with it, see nothing wrong with big bikes using highways either

 

 

however I cannot understand the continued prevalence of mb rider rearending parked vehicles - it happens frequently, on this occasion it seems these two idiots were racing

[Ralf001]

44 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

I question whether 'strictly prohibited' applies as there is nothing to stop them. Lack of policing of late has made motorcycles using the underpass quite common. 

Correct, there is nothing to stop them.

 

When first built there was signage posted prohibiting motorbikes... they were removed... road markings remain though !

 

[mikebell]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Lack of policing of late

Of late?  I don't get out much (3 or 4 times a week.)  Spotting a cop is a rare sight.

[jacko45k]

21 hours ago, mikebell said:

Of late?  I don't get out much (3 or 4 times a week.)  Spotting a cop is a rare sight.

Relatively speaking.... it has been some years I agree. Again I was thinking the same yesterday looking at the number on motorcycles not bothering with a helmet... on Klang. Used to be helmets were at least worn in the City , often donned as they turned in off Sukhumvit. A guy whizzed past me on a one  wheeled thing, like a Segway only smaller.. he at least had a helmet on! Nobody gives a xxxx!