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A British motorcyclist tragically lost his life after a crash in Chiang Mai involving three vehicles. The accident occurred early Thursday morning in the Juvenile Court underpass on Chiang Mai-Lampang Road. Craig D, 51, died instantly after he fell off his motorbike and was hit by three cars.

 

Around 12:20 a.m. on 9 October, emergency rescue teams responded to the scene in Mueang District. They found the motorbike overturned on the road's upward slope, with debris and bloodstains marking the scene. Craig's severely damaged body indicated the violent nature of the collision.

 

Rescue officers controlled the traffic and provided lighting for investigators and medical personnel. Evidence was collected before the victim’s body was taken for an autopsy. Authorities stress heightened caution for motorists, particularly during night hours on sloped roads.

 

Officials highlight the dangers of high-speed travel and the potential hazards of water or dust on roads, which can lead to accidents. The tragic incident underscores the risks associated with motorcycle travel, especially in challenging road conditions.

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Craig D, a British national, died following a crash in Chiang Mai.
• The accident involved three cars on a road underpass.
• Authorities urge careful driving to reduce fatal accidents.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod English 2025-10-10

 

 

22 hours ago, webfact said:

Officials highlight the dangers of high-speed travel and the potential hazards of water or dust on roads, which can lead to accidents.

…and of course just speed itself which is a major killer on the road & riding a 1290KTM is a bit overkill in these here parts.
Certainly hope folks who read these tragic bike stories realize that that one miscalculation on the road on a bike at high speed could very well be the end, helmet or not.

Condolences to your family Craig.

Another statistic.... 

Very sad.  RIP..

Very sad indeed. Condolences to his loved ones.

i ride motorcycles in spite of my advanced age (77), but this is the reason I never ride after dark.

Dark, speeding and on a bad road.

 

Alcohol, no helmet, unlicensed?

 

They never learn.

 

 

ive had 4 accidents myself, it hurts, at the end i planned my trips for food to minimize risk, and only drove to get food & beverage.

other trafficants simply dont see bikes

was he  pissed ?

My wife just told me about this today so I checked here to make sure it was posted.

 

As far as driving goes Thailand will give you the rope to hang yourself so just because you can doesn't mean you should. Now more than ever I see tourists going too fast and not keeping to the left on busy roads where they don't understand how Thai people drive. It's a disaster waiting to happen.

On 10/12/2025 at 1:14 PM, MalcolmB said:

Dark, speeding and on a bad road.

 

Alcohol, no helmet, unlicensed?

 

They never learn.

 

If speculating - I agree with you - its a fair speculation...... But if it had been a Thai who had died, you would not have written those words, and you would have accused whoever did write them of 'Thai-bashing'... 

 

Now... any evidence / info of the rider being drunk, unlicensed, riding without a helmet, and speeding ?

 

I'm not saying you are wrong, given the time - 12:20am, you are probably right, but again, had it been a Thai and someone else (myself for example) made the same comment, you'd be cry-babying with faux outrage accusations of bigotry and racism... 

 

Have you read the story elsewhere that provides better facts, perhaps holding them for yourself so you can drop them in later and accuse people of being 'apologists' etc ??...   (just predicting your usual behavior Malcy).

 

 

 

 

At least 75% of accidents seem to involve motorcycles. 

 

Not safe at all. 

 

1 minute ago, save the frogs said:

At least 75% of accidents seem to involve motorcycles. 

 

Not safe at all. 

 

And 80% of the kilometers driven in Thailand is on motorcycles so therefore they are safer than cars.

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

- I agree with you -

 

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

I'm not saying you are wrong,

 

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

you are probably right,

But you still want to argue.

 

I guess you missed the the question mark which indicates I was asking a question and not making an accusation.

 

And you have maybe forgotten that I am a big advocate of never riding a motorcycle when having had a drink. 
You stay safe out there.

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

Have you read the story elsewhere that provides better facts

Not this time but I often fact check what I read here for the sake of accuracy.

On 10/11/2025 at 7:03 AM, novacova said:

…and of course just speed itself which is a major killer on the road & riding a 1290KTM is a bit overkill in these here parts.

Was he riding a KTM? 

Another article I read it was a Kawasaki. 

I thought it may have been a different guy but hit by 3 cars, similar story. 

 

I'm a big bike rider, I take my 1260cc Ducati out only in daylight, good weather, BEFORE my evening beer. 

 

5 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Was he riding a KTM? 

Another article I read it was a Kawasaki. 

 

 

Whatever, he won't be riding anything any more.

 

RIP.

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Was he riding a KTM?

Yes. KTM 1290 SD

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Another article I read it was a Kawasaki. 

No, you just read the photo.

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I thought it may have been a different guy but hit by 3 cars, similar story. 

Same incident.

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm a big bike rider, I take my 1260cc Ducati out only in daylight, good weather, BEFORE my evening beer. 

Enjoy the ride knowing there’s no immunity for being potential roadkill riding at any time any where on any bike.

9 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Alcohol, no helmet, unlicensed?

He had an open face helmet and license, the alcohol is unknown.

Early am, of course he was sober?

33 minutes ago, novacova said:

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Another article I read it was a Kawasaki. 

No, you just read the photo.

Oh, the photo was attached to an article I read, the article said Kawasaki. 

 

But if you say I read the photo, I read the photo 🤔

35 minutes ago, novacova said:

3 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I'm a big bike rider, I take my 1260cc Ducati out only in daylight, good weather, BEFORE my evening beer. 

Enjoy the ride knowing there’s no immunity for being potential roadkill riding at any time any where on any bike

Yes, anywhere in any country. 

 

Riding in a dangerous manner, or being incompetent is a main factor in death on the road. 

 

10 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Oh, the photo was attached to an article I read, the article said Kawasaki. 

 

But if you say I read the photo, I read the photo 🤔

 

This article ?

 

 

 

that went on to say this....

 

 

Another tragic data point. 

 

Had he been traveling in a 4 wheeler with seat belts fastened, there's a pretty good chance he'd be home with his loved ones.

 

11 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

This article ?

 

 

 

that went on to say this....

 

 

Nope, it wasn't that article. Similar photo I must say. 

You must have nothing better to do. 

 

Like I said earlier, I must of read the photo 😂

17 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

And you have maybe forgotten that I am a big advocate of never riding a motorcycle when having had a drink. 
You stay safe out there.

 

But you don't worry about the other motorcyclists, pedestrians and drivers when you drink and drive.

8 hours ago, novacova said:

18 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Alcohol, no helmet, unlicensed?

He had an open face helmet and license, the alcohol is unknown.

 

That was Mongy Malcs speculation - he always blames the foreigner.

 

Though to be fair - in this case... I do wonder IF booze was involved given the timing of the incident.

 

 

17 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

 

 

But you still want to argue.

 

I guess you missed the the question mark which indicates I was asking a question and not making an accusation.

 

And you have maybe forgotten that I am a big advocate of never riding a motorcycle when having had a drink. 
You stay safe out there.

Why would anyone want to remember what 'you' advocate.......................🤥

8 hours ago, impulse said:

Another tragic data point. 

 

Had he been traveling in a 4 wheeler with seat belts fastened, there's a pretty good chance he'd be home with his loved ones.

 

You don't say..............🙄............

18 hours ago, gargamon said:

And 80% of the kilometers driven in Thailand is on motorcycles so therefore they are safer than cars.

Silly logic.

9 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Oh, the photo was attached to an article I read, the article said Kawasaki. 

 

But if you say I read the photo, I read the photo 🤔

That's the bike, KTM Super Duke. The accident was on the Super Highway, well lit road.