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Police Patrol Car Hits 6-Year-Old During Drug Chase

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Picture courtesy of Daily News

 

A six-year-old boy was critically injured after a police patrol car driver, from Nakhon Phanom City Police Station, lost control and crashed into him while chasing suspected drug offenders. The collision occurred on 19 October in Ban Mueang Kao, Tha Kho subdistrict, during a high-speed pursuit of two suspicious motorcycles believed to be linked to drug activity.

 

According to police reports, the patrol unit was conducting a routine operation in the area when they spotted two motorcycles carrying four young men near the Mekong River. The riders, believed to have drug-related backgrounds, ignored police orders to stop and fled in different directions. Officers pursued one of the motorcycles at high speed towards Highway 212, but as they reached an intersection, the suspects made a sudden right turn. The patrol driver attempted to follow but lost control, skidding across the road before crashing into a water jar, a fence and finally striking a young boy, “Nong Nai” aged 6, who was sitting in front of his house.

 

The impact left the child seriously injured with a broken right collarbone, facial swelling and heavy bleeding. Officers immediately rushed him to Nakhon Phanom Hospital for emergency treatment. A motorbike belonging to the boy’s family was also damaged in the crash.


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Following the incident, Pol Col Thanachit Sukphatthanaragul, superintendent of Nakhon Phanom City Police Station, assigned senior officers to visit the victim’s relatives and monitor the boy’s recovery. Pol Lt Col Phromsak Rattandee, the deputy superintendent, expressed his regret and apologised to the family, pledging full responsibility and support for medical expenses. He assured that the case would be handled fairly for all parties involved.

 

Local officials, including Mr. Pitchaya Pocharat (Panta), president of the Tha Kho Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, confirmed that the patrol car had left long skid marks before the crash, indicating an attempt to brake sharply. Witnesses also described the pursuit as fast and chaotic, with clouds of dust obscuring visibility.

 

Ms. Patcharee Riangkaew, the child’s aunt and guardian, said the boy had been playing alone outside the house when the collision happened. She added that he is an orphan being cared for by relatives and is currently in kindergarten at Ban Tha Kho School. She said police admitted fault and promised full assistance but that the family’s main concern is his recovery before discussing compensation.

 

Police confirmed the patrol vehicle was covered by first-class insurance and that superiors had ordered close oversight of the case and full support for the injured child’s care.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• A Nakhon Phanom police patrol car hit a six-year-old boy during a high-speed chase of suspected drug offenders.

• The boy suffered serious injuries and police have pledged full responsibility and medical support.

• Investigations continue as authorities review pursuit procedures and safety measures.

 

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