Accident Woman Killed After Being Dragged 100m in Pickup Truck Collision in Chai Nat

[Georgealbert]

 

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A 63-year-old woman has died in a horrific road crash after a speeding pickup truck collided with her motorcycle and dragged her body for more than 100 metres in Chai Nat province.

 

The incident occurred on the Phai Nam Lon–Chai Nat city road in Ban Kluai Subdistrict. Police Lieutenant Boonchot Khiaolek, an investigator from Mueang Chai Nat Police Station, was alerted to the crash and dispatched officers to the scene along with rescue volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation and doctors from Chai Nat Narenthorn Hospital.

 

At the scene, police found damaged Honda Wave motorcycle lying in the middle of the road, with its rear wheel crushed. Around 20 metres away was a white Mitsubishi Triton pickup truck with a crumpled front, shattered windscreen, and the motorcycle’s number plate lodged in its front bumper.

 

Approximately 50 metres further back, the lifeless body of Mrs Som-O was discovered lying on the road. She had suffered a broken neck, multiple fractures, and severe bleeding. Her body was later transferred to her family to allow religious funeral rites to take place.

 

In a heartbreaking scene, family members rushed to the site upon hearing the news and confronted the pickup driver, who broke down in tears and repeatedly apologised. Authorities took him in for questioning and legal processing.

 

The driver of the pickup, 34-year-old Mr Weeratat, told police he had travelled to the area from Takli District for a fishing trip at the Chao Phraya Dam. While returning, he attempted to overtake another vehicle on the right before suddenly swerving left to avoid oncoming traffic, striking the motorcycle in the process. He expressed deep remorse, stating he never intended for such a tragedy to happen.

 

A driver of a nearby car who witnessed the crash confirmed the pickup was travelling at high speed and had overtaken recklessly before abruptly cutting back into the left lane and hitting the motorcycle directly. He added that the road was busy with motorbikes at the time and denied any suggestion that the vehicles had been racing.

 

Police continue to investigate and have confirmed that legal action will be taken against the pickup driver.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-22