Foreigner Killed, One Injured In Pattaya Motorbike Accident

[Rimmer]

Unidentified man killed and one serious injured in Pattaya Motorbike Accident

PATTAYA: -- Two unidentified foreign male had a motorbike accident on the Thappraya Road between South Pattaya and Jomtien. One of them died instantly and his friend was in serious injured and had been brought to the Pattaya Memorial hospital.

Pattaya, the 28th December 2010 [PDN]: At approximately 4:50am, police Lieutenant Colonel Attaros Krongraj (Dongtan Police Investigator) was notified of a fatal motorbike accident on Thappraya road, toward Jomtien Beach. A team of police along with Sawang Boriboon Rescue personnel were sent to investigate and render assistance.

Full story HERE

PATTAYA DAILY NEWS 2010-12-28

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[FarangBuddha]

04:50...two guys on a motorbike...[likely drinking all nite]...usually doesn't end well.

Designate a driver folks or take a songtaew.

[JetsetBkk]

04:50...two guys on a motorbike...[likely drinking all nite]...usually doesn't end well.

Designate a driver folks or take a songtaew.

Maybe they were going early to the local wat to beat the crowds.

[bartender100]

"The injured person has been found to be an American, named James Edward, [49], from Virginia [According to his Driver’s License."

Why can't they read a foreigners name, its Mr James Edward Crocker JR. Does this news channel not have western editors?

[Rimmer]

UPDATE

One foreigner killed and American Passenger badly injured in motorbike crash in Jomtien

PATTAYA: -- A foreign motorbike driver was killed and his American passenger was seriously injured in a late night high speed crash which occurred on the Thappraya Road in Jomtien. Police and rescue services rushed to the scene of the crash which occurred just before 5am on Tuesday. The single-vehicle crash occurred outside the Royal Hill Condotel and according to witnesses the bike clipped the central reservation which is currently under construction.

Full story HERE

-- Pattaya One 2010-12-28

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[Dirk_brijs]

Does anyone have more info on the Injured guy James Crocker (Jimbob) He is a member of the local softballclub here and we are very worried about him. Anyone know what hospital he is brought to?

Maybe we can all help if he is in need of blood or anything?

[Phil Conners]

I am sorry to say that Jimmy died from his injuries Tuesday morning around 10am. Thoughts goes to the family, particularly his two kids. Jimmy was a great guy and a good friend! May he rest in piece!

[Dirk_brijs]

He will be missed at Pattaya Softball and beyond

anyone has any news who the other person was?

[Phil Conners]

From what I understand the driver was a business acquaintance.

[cantona_777]

Knew Jim well in Sri Racha. Very sad news indeed. Condolences to Crocker family and friends.

RIP.

Edited January 7, 2011 by cantona_777