Accident Man Killed After Attempting to Throw Himself at Oncoming Traffic in Bang Lamung

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

An incident unfolded near Pattaya, when a man who appeared to be attempting to throw himself at passing vehicles was fatally struck by a car after one driver narrowly avoided him.

 

Police received reports of the incident shortly before 19.45 on 27 April. Pol Sub-Lt Monthathip Thongsai, deputy investigator at Huay Yai Police Station, along with a team of patrol officers and rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, were dispatched to the scene along Ban Huay Khai Nao Road in Moo 4, Khao Mai Kaew subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi province.

 

 

Upon arrival, emergency responders found the body of a Thai man, estimated to be around 35 years of age. He was wearing a red long-sleeved T-shirt and black shorts, and carried no identification documents. Despite the efforts of rescue teams, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

According to one motorist who witnessed the event and spoke to police, the deceased had been walking alongside the road before suddenly darting into the path of his vehicle. Fortunately, the driver had been travelling at a moderate speed and was able to swerve and avoid a direct collision. However, after the stopped, the man then reportedly attempted to open the vehicle’s door, causing the driver to panic and drive away to a safe location, from where he immediately contacted authorities.

 

The driver stated that when he circled back to check on the situation, he found the man lying lifeless in the middle of the road, apparently having been struck by another vehicle. Dashcam footage from the first driver captured the initial encounter, showing the man’s sudden and dangerous actions.

 

It is believed that after the first car avoided him, the man may have made a similar attempt to intercept another vehicle, which led to his death.

 

Police secured the scene and collected forensic evidence. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to establish the full sequence of events and to identify the driver of the vehicle involved.

 

An officer at the scene noted, “At this stage, we believe the deceased deliberately ran into traffic. However, we are conducting a thorough investigation, including interviews with witnesses and analysis of camera footage, to determine the exact circumstances.”

 

The man’s body has been taken for a post-mortem examination to aid in confirming his identity and to assist in the investigation. Police are also appealing for any members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage to come forward.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai) or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress or depression. Seek out help.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-04-28.

 

 

 

[Georgealbert]