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A father has appealed for justice after his daughter and her friend, both 17 years old, were critically injured in a head-on collision caused by a pickup truck that crossed lanes. Despite the severity of the crash and the girls’ urgent medical needs, the driver involved is reportedly refusing to take responsibility.

 

Mr Warin, 50, from Pruksa 12 Village, Moo 2, Khlong Sam Subdistrict, Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani, told reporters that his daughter, Ms Jariya, 18, was riding a motorcycle with her friend Ms Itsaveeporn, 17, on the evening of 6 August. The two had gone out to get a birthday cake for Ms Jariya’s birthday.

 

The collision happened at around 21:00 near a delivery service shop on Liap Khlong Sam Road, Prachathipat Subdistrict, Thanyaburi District. According to Mr Warin, a pickup truck first collided with another vehicle before skidding into the opposite lane and crashing head-on into the girls’ motorcycle. Both young women were thrown from the bike and seriously injured.

 

Mr Warin described the damage to the motorcycle as severe and feared the worst when he arrived at the scene. His daughter sustained a fractured femur and multiple wounds requiring over 30 stitches, while Ms Itsaveeporn suffered fractures to her hip and pelvis, necessitating surgery.

 

The family has filed a police report with Pratunam Chulalongkorn Police Station. However, Mr Warin expressed concerns over the investigation, noting that police failed to conduct an alcohol breath test on the driver because the equipment was reportedly out of order. This lack of testing has shaken the family’s confidence in the justice process.

 

Moreover, the driver’s insurance policy is invalid and he has been evasive about compensation, telling the family to rely on legal procedures instead. The medical expenses are high and the families have had to shoulder the financial burden themselves.

 

Ms Supornthip, 48, mother of Ms Itsaveeporn, confirmed that her daughter remains in critical condition. The doctors have warned that after surgery, her daughter may need to use a wheelchair for three months, with uncertain prospects for regaining full mobility. Her health insurance coverage is nearly exhausted, forcing the family to switch to the state’s 30-baht healthcare scheme.

 

Police have also informed the families that the blood test results of the driver involved have not yet been released, heightening the families’ anxiety. The malfunctioning alcohol testing equipment and delays in obtaining blood test results leave many questions unanswered.

 

The families are calling for a fair investigation and appropriate accountability to ensure justice for the injured young women.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-08-12

 

 

 

"malfunctioning alcohol testing equipment".....convenient....does the pick-up driver have some influence with the cops? 

Oh look, it's yet another modified agricultural utility vehicle being driven as a racing car. 

On 8/11/2025 at 4:29 PM, Georgealbert said:

Moreover, the driver’s insurance policy is invalid

 

People cutting corners and not renewing their insurance. 

1 minute ago, save the frogs said:

 

People cutting corners and not renewing their insurance. 

How many Thais have insurance?