Accident Elderly Motorcyclist Killed After Crossing in Front of Mercedes

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A 76-year-old motorcycle taxi driver died after his bike was struck by a white Mercedes-Benz in Panat Nikhom district, Chonburi, on the afternoon of 15 August.

 

Police and rescue workers were called to the scene on Route 349 (Panat Nikhom towards Nong Chak) at around 14:30. Emergency responders found the victim, named as Mr Prasart, with catastrophic injuries, his right leg severed below the knee, his left arm almost completely detached and severe head and chest trauma. Despite attempts of CPR and urgent transfer to Panat Nikhom Hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

 

The impact sent debris scattering across the road. The Mercedes was found in the far right lane with front-end damage, including a shattered windscreen. The victim’s black and silver Honda Wave motorcycle was lying nearby.

 

Witness Mr Sumpan told police he was waiting to make a U-turn near a petrol station when he saw the motorcycle cross directly into the path of the oncoming car. CCTV footage confirmed the bike had cut across the road, leaving the driver of the Mercedes no time to avoid the crash.

 

The victim’s wife, Mrs Payung, 68, said her husband regularly transported schoolchildren in the mornings before returning home to rest. She was informed of the crash by a neighbour and rushed to the scene, only to find her husband critically injured. “He was the breadwinner of the family. I don’t know what we will do now,” she said tearfully.

 

Police recorded the scene and are questioning witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-08-16