Falang Traffic Fatality

[Gonzo the Face]

I was told that a Falang was riding a bicycle this morning when he was hit and killed by an automobile.

Anyone got any information or hear about this? This morning around 8:30 up towards the elephant camps.

Gonzi

[jackr]

Yeah, I also heard. His name is Mike so I've been told; 65-year-old American who lives at Hillside.

The driver was an off-duty policeman, but don't quote me on any of this.

[BlackRose]

He is not the first Farang on a bicycle this year...

condolence to the family and friends

[Ajarn]

Via email to me this evening...

Dear Expats Club Members,

It is with regret that I, as CEC president, inform you that Michael Youngfellow, a founding

member of the Chiangmai Expats Club, was tragically killed on Saturday, September 9, at

approximately 7:30 a.m., in a roadway accident while riding his bicycle in Chiangmai. Without

going into details (due to an ongoing investigation) I can tell you that while he and a cycling

companion were riding their bicycles near Superhighway, Michael sustained fatal injuries after

being struck by a fast-moving vehicle.

Khun Nai, Michael’s wife, is currently unavailable to share information about pending religious

services (cremation ceremony) which at this time is scheduled for sometime on Tuesday,

September 12.

.

Edited September 10, 2006 by Ajarn

[ThaiPauly]

Oh dear...what a tradgedy...you would think on a pushbike you would be safe enough..but not here obviously.

My condolances to his family

did anyone on the forum know him personally?

[PeaceBlondie]

As requested in a report, this topic was split. Your separate comments about traffic safety are now in a topic, "Cyclist Safety in Chiang Mai."

Again, our condolences to the family and friends.