Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A 16-year-old boy was killed in a crash during the early hours of 11 May, after a group of teenage motorcyclists reportedly panicked at the sight of a police patrol, resulting in a collision with a pickup truck on Highway 9 in Nonthaburi province.

 

The fatal crash occurred at approximately 01:45, near the Phra Udom canal in Khlong Khoi sub-district, Pak Kret district. Officers from Chaiyaphruek Police Station, along with rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation and the Buaphet Nonthaburi Rescue Association, responded to the scene.

 

The deceased, identified as Mr. Watcharapong Dongsingh, 16, was found lying on the road with severe abdominal injuries. His internal organs had been exposed due to the force of the impact ripping him open. Nearby, a white and red Honda Wave motorcycle, registered in Bangkok, lay on its side.

 

About 50 metres from the scene, officers discovered a silver Mitsubishi pickup truck with damage to its front and left wing mirror. The driver, Mr. Somkiat Mingsantia, 43, remained at the scene and cooperated fully with the police.

 

According to Mr. Somkiat, he was transporting fresh seafood from Maha Chai to Nakhon Ratchasima when the crash occurred. He reported that 5–6 motorbikes emerged from beneath a bridge and swerved onto the main lane after spotting a police patrol vehicle with flashing lights parked at the roadside. One of the bikes suddenly veered into his path, giving him no time to brake or avoid the collision. His truck clipped the motorcycle before he was able to steer the vehicle to safety at the side of the road.

 

Police officers stated that initial evidence suggests the group of teenagers panicked upon seeing the police patrol, prompting a sudden and unsafe manoeuvre that led to the fatal crash. Officers are currently reviewing nearby CCTV footage to determine the precise sequence of events. There is also the possibility that the deceased may have been run over again by another vehicle, as there were no visible traces of blood on Mr. Somkiat’s truck.

 

The body of Mr. Watcharapong has been transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for examination. The investigation remains ongoing.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-05-12.

 

 

 

Highway 9?

I guess that's on a parallel road to the motorway?

The parents should face criminal charges. The boy is still underage and most likely does not have a permit to drive. Even with a permit he should have been home and in bed at 140 in the morning. Either way this is the responsibility of the parents to ensure safety to their child.