Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A 56-year-old food delivery rider lost his life after crashing into the rear of a stationary pickup truck on the outbound side of Phra Nang Klao Bridge in Nonthaburi province.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 04:30 on 5 July and was reported to Rattanathibet Police Station. Rescue workers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation and forensic staff from the Institute of Forensic Medicine were dispatched to the scene.

 

Upon arrival, authorities discovered the body of Mr Somchai Chinsri, aged 56, lying beside his red-and-black Honda Wave motorcycle, registration number from Bangkok. The front of the motorcycle was severely damaged and twisted, with the speedometer needle frozen at 40 km/h.

 

Nearby was a white Toyota box truck, registration number from Phetchaburi, with damage to its rear-right corner. The driver of the truck told police he had been forced to stop after running out of fuel and had parked on the far-left side of the road with hazard lights activated. He was waiting for a colleague to bring fuel when the collision occurred.

 

Investigators believe the motorcyclist may have failed to see the stationary vehicle in time. The pickup driver is expected to be questioned further to determine whether proper safety protocols were followed.

 

Police documented the scene and confirmed that the victim’s body had been transported by rescue personnel to the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

 

The investigation is ongoing.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Kaoded 2025-07-06

 

 

 

Well, if he wasn't up on an elevated road (where he shouldn't be), this may have been avoided. Though if he just opened his eyes, he may have seen the truck parked directly in front of him, that's if he wasn't on his smartphone.

Delivery truck running out of fuel. Fool!

On a bridge, worst possible location.

What an avoidable tragedy!

1 hour ago, lordgrinz said:

Well, if he wasn't up on an elevated road (where he shouldn't be), this may have been avoided.

 

It is a two-lane river bridge with a shoulder and no signs prohibiting motorcycles. Been over it many times.