Picture courtesy of SiamRath.

 

A 17-year-old boy has died after crashing his motorcycle into the rear of a lorry in the early hours of the morning of 12 July, leaving his devastated father in tears at the scene.

 

The fatal accident occurred at around 02:00 on Phahonyothin Road inbound, near kilometre marker 37+636 opposite Bangkok University, in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province.

 

Police investigator Pol. Lt. Anusorn Wiangsima from Khlong Luang Police Station arrived at the scene with traffic officers, forensic doctors from Thammasat University Hospital and volunteers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation.

 

The victim, identified as Mr Pongthep, aged 17 and a local resident of Khlong Luang, was found lying deceased in the middle of the road. Around 50 metres away, a grey Honda Giorno motorcycle, without a licence plate, was discovered wedged into the back of a stationary white Hino 10-wheeled lorry, registration from Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.

 

The lorry driver, Mr Prawit, 43, was present and waiting for police. He stated that he had been travelling in the middle lane when a motorcycle overtook him. Moments later, he heard a loud bang and saw smoke rising from the rear of his vehicle. Believing he had a tyre blowout, he pulled over. He was en route from Wang Noi to Bang Phli in Samut Prakan.

 

In a twist, several motorists who stopped to assist narrowly avoided serious injuries themselves. Four people were injured during the incident, including three men attempting to direct traffic away from the fallen rider, both of whom were hit by motorcycles.

 

Among the injured was the rider of a Honda PCX and the rider of a black Honda Giorno. All injured parties were transported by rescue teams to Paolo Rangsit 2 and Seekan Hospitals.

 

Poh Teck Tung rescue worker Sgt. Chatchai Jadrith, confirmed that the scene involved multiple collisions and a fatality. He noted the brave efforts of a taxi driver who had also stopped and attempted to help manage traffic before being struck himself.

 

Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. The lorry driver, Mr Prawit, was taken to Khlong Luang Police Station for further questioning.

 

The father of the deceased arrived at the scene and broke down in anguish upon seeing his son’s body. The boy’s mother later said she had no idea where her son had gone that night and only learned of the accident from one of his friends.

 

Mr Pongthep’s body was transported to Thammasat University Hospital’s forensic unit.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamRath 2025-07-13

 

 

 

Groundhog day. 

Goodness me, it sounds like a comedy of errors.