Accident Couple Killed Instantly After Driving Wrong Way Into Path of Truck

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A road crash claimed the lives of a couple in the early hours of the morning of 4 July, after their motorcycle, travelling against traffic, was struck by an 18-wheeler truck in Samut Prakan province.

 

The crash occurred at around 00:30 on Theparak Road inbound at kilometre marker 9, just before the Kanchanaphisek Expressway entrance in Bang Kaew subdistrict, Bang Phli district.

 

Upon arriving at the scene, Pol. Lt. Nares Leechareon from Bang Kaew Police Station found two victims lying in the road amidst a pool of blood. Emergency personnel from Chularat Suvarnabhumi Hospital and forensic doctors from Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital attempted CPR but were unable to revive them. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

 

The deceased were identified as Mr Sunan Suanmak 33, and Ms Malaporn Khanasa 45. Nearby, authorities discovered pieces of their helmets, scattered footwear and motorcycle parts strewn across the road. Their black Honda motorcycle was found wedged underneath the truck.

 

The truck involved was an 18-wheeled Hino hauling a shipping container, registered in Bangkok. The 52-year-old driver, Mr Panchai, remained at the scene and cooperated fully with police.

 

Mr Panchai told officers he was on his way to deliver goods in the Bang Kradi area. As he approached the expressway on-ramp, he noticed a motorcycle heading in the wrong direction in the parallel lane. Moments later, the motorcycle suddenly veered across the lane directly in front of his truck. Despite his efforts to brake, the heavy vehicle could not stop in time and struck the couple at full speed.

 

Initial investigations suggest the couple had been riding against the flow of traffic and were attempting to cut across Theparak Road when they were fatally hit. Police suspect they may have been trying to reach a slip road on the opposite side.

 

Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby locations to confirm the exact details of the crash. The bodies have been sent to Ramathibodi Chakri Naruebodindra Hospital’s forensic institute.

 

The truck driver was taken to Bang Kaew Police Station for further questioning as part of the legal process.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-05

 

 

 

[lordgrinz]

Well, they won't do that again. Congratulations on your Darwin Award 🏆