Retired Teacher Killed Crossing Road in Chonburi

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A retired teacher was struck and killed by a pickup truck while crossing Sukhumvit Road in Chonburi, early on the morning of 6 June.

Police were alerted to the incident at approximately 05:30, near the Apollo three-way junction in Bang Pla Soi subdistrict, heading towards Pattaya. Officers from Mueang Chonburi Police Station, along with medical personnel from Chonburi Hospital and rescue workers from the Tri Khunatham Foundation, responded to the scene.

The deceased was identified as Mr. Sanga 67, a former teacher who had retired from government service. He was found lying motionless on the road with a deep wound to his right forehead and visible tyre marks across his chest.

A white Isuzu D-Max pickup truck, registered in Chonburi, was found at the scene with significant front-end damage. The truck was loaded with food products in its cargo bed. The driver, Mr. Wiroj 60, remained at the scene and cooperated with police.

Mr. Wiroj told officers that he was returning to Bang Phra after shopping at a local market. He claimed the victim had been walking with his head down, attempting to cross the road without checking for oncoming traffic. According to the driver, he was familiar with the man and had seen him cross the road many times before in a similar manner.

“I’ve driven this route for 7–8 years and seen him almost every day. Other vehicles have nearly hit him before. I tried to be cautious, but I couldn’t brake in time,” Mr. Wiroj said.

Police noted skid marks on the road as well as the victim’s footwear, which had been left behind at the point of impact.

Mr. Wiroj was taken to Mueang Chonburi Police Station for formal questioning. He is expected to be charged with reckless driving causing death, pending the outcome of the investigation.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-07