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A 50-year-old pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a car and trapped beneath the vehicle on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya on the evening of 7 February. Emergency responders performed CPR at the scene before rushing the victim to hospital, as police began an investigation into the cause of the crash.

The incident was reported at 7.30pm to the Sawang Boriboon Pattaya radio centre. The collision occurred on Sukhumvit Road, near the MegaHome store. Rescue workers arriving at the scene found a damaged white Toyota saloon car with a crumpled bonnet and shattered windscreen.

The driver, identified as Somphap Suwanphan, aged 43, remained at the scene to provide a statement to authorities. The injured pedestrian was identified as Mr Tayeera Ai-saeng, aged 50. He was found trapped beneath the car with serious injuries, including visibly fractures to his arms and legs and was barely breathing when rescuers reached him.

Emergency personnel coordinated with local residentsqorkers to lift the vehicle and free the injured man. A forklift was also brought in to raise the front of the car, allowing rescuers to pull him out safely. CPR had to be administered, before he was transported urgently to hospital for further treatment.

Mr Somphap told police that he had been driving his family to Jomtien Beach and was travelling in the right-hand lane at a normal speed. He stated that the pedestrian suddenly ran out from the roadside, leaving him unable to brake in time and resulting in a collision.

According to his account, once he realised the pedestrian was trapped under the vehicle, he immediately contacted emergency services for assistance. Police have not yet confirmed whether any charges will be filed.

Investigating officers from Pattaya Police Station documented the scene and collected physical evidence. The driver was taken for further questioning and officers are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to determine the exact circumstances of the accident.

Key Takeaways

• A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck and trapped under a car in Pattaya on 7 February.

• Rescue teams used a forklift to free the victim and performed CPR before transferring him to hospital.

• Police are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning the driver to establish the cause of the crash.

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Just another speeding Thai.

33 minutes ago, NONG CHOK said:

Just another speeding Thai.

Maybe. But it's dark, about 7:30 PM.

Difficult to estimate speed of oncoming vehicles.

Maybe the pedestrian wanted to cross over Sukhumvit running like a rabbit.

Russian roulette. Do you try to cross motorways / freeways in your country (which Sukhumvit feels like)?

1 hour ago, NONG CHOK said:

Just another speeding Thai.

I missed the part where the article mentioned zebra crossing.

We were in heavy traffic on a major highway returning home yesterday afternoon. Some random dude almost got clocked by a sugar-cane truck running across the road............in the shadow of a pedestrian bridge.

What we do know is that the driver stopped, he remained at the scene, and he behaved like a decent respectful individual would. We don't know the circumstances of the accident, the pedestrian may have darted out in front of him without leaving him enough time to stop.

39 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

What we do know is that the driver stopped, he remained at the scene, and he behaved like a decent respectful individual would. We don't know the circumstances of the accident, the pedestrian may have darted out in front of him without leaving him enough time to stop.

That’s how it reads to me. Whenever there’s a pedestrian incident, the forum is often quick to blame a speeding or reckless driver. Yet time and again we see a total disregard for personal safety on the roads here - especially among motorcyclists, and often among pedestrians who cross without paying attention to oncoming traffic.

Many pedestrian crossing incidents, while sometimes the driver’s fault, would also be avoided if pedestrians were paying attention to their surroundings.

This is exactly why dash-cams are essential. If a pedestrian or motorcycle suddenly darts out from the side, avoiding them may be impossible - and drivers need to be able to protect themselves.

In this case, the driver appears to have acted responsibly - he called emergency services and stayed at the scene, which strongly suggests he wasn't drunk etc. The damage shows a significant impact, but windscreens don’t take much to break and cars are designed to absorb force. There’s no clear evidence of speeding or reckless driving, especially given the 80 km/h limit on these roads.

If the pedestrian stepped out suddenly, it’s hard to see how fault automatically lies with the driver. Some people are too quick to blame drivers without thinking it through. Pedestrians also have a responsibility for their own safety, and in this case it seems the pedestrian was at least complicit, if not entirely at fault.

25 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

That’s how it reads to me. Whenever there’s a pedestrian incident, the forum is often quick to blame a speeding or reckless driver. Yet time and again we see a total disregard for personal safety on the roads here - especially among motorcyclists, and often among pedestrians who cross without paying attention to oncoming traffic.

Many pedestrian crossing incidents, while sometimes the driver’s fault, would also be avoided if pedestrians were paying attention to their surroundings.

This is exactly why dash-cams are essential. If a pedestrian or motorcycle suddenly darts out from the side, avoiding them may be impossible - and drivers need to be able to protect themselves.

In this case, the driver appears to have acted responsibly - he called emergency services and stayed at the scene, which strongly suggests he wasn't drunk etc. The damage shows a significant impact, but windscreens don’t take much to break and cars are designed to absorb force. There’s no clear evidence of speeding or reckless driving, especially given the 80 km/h limit on these roads.

If the pedestrian stepped out suddenly, it’s hard to see how fault automatically lies with the driver. Some people are too quick to blame drivers without thinking it through. Pedestrians also have a responsibility for their own safety, and in this case it seems the pedestrian was at least complicit, if not entirely at fault.

Exactly. When you're crossing any road in Thailand you're taking your life in your hands, and extreme caution and total awareness needs to be applied at all times. Without it you're just a sitting duck.

Troll post removed. @Screaming this is the Thai News, if you want to discuss American politics there are plenty of topics open, without trolling this one.

5 hours ago, NONG CHOK said:

Just another speeding Thai.

What speed was he doing?

16 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Exactly. When you're crossing any road in Thailand you're taking your life in your hands, and extreme caution and total awareness needs to be applied at all times. Without it you're just a sitting duck.

Yeah, I was squirming as I saw a couple of pedestrians cross Klang yesterday, going between stationary vehicles. I nearly got mangled myself once doing that, by a motorcycle speeding on the wrong side of the road to pass and get to the front. I was effectively a pop out looking the wrong way. I go down to the 3rd junction now where they have painted some road markings to help.

Pedestrians aren't given much easement here.

How did he get under the car if he hit the windscreen?

7 minutes ago, PeterA said:

How did he get under the car if he hit the windscreen?

Presumably when the driver braked he slid off the bonnet and under the car until the car came to a complete stop ??

I thought that was fairly obvious .

23 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Exactly. When you're crossing any road in Thailand you're taking your life in your hands, and extreme caution and total awareness needs to be applied at all times. Without it you're just a sitting duck.

Old man once said to follow an old dog, there is a reason he's old.

One of 'em was drunk as a skunk.