webfact Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Taxi driver charged in death of Bangkok woman, 28 Image: ThairathBANGKOK: -- A taxi driver claimed he suffered a stroke when he rear ended a car killing its driver on Sunday afternoon.He failed to stop even though he saw there had been an accident and drove home to recover, Thairath reportsHe was later arrested by police after a member of the public took a photo of his taxi following the accident.Dead at the scene in Phuttamonton 1, Phasi Charoen district, was 28 year old Wipha Petchthong. A friend of the driver in the car was also grievously injured.Wipha's younger brother said she had just phoned to say she had paid an installment on her Nissan March and was heading back home nearby. The next call he got was from police saying that she was trapped in that car after it had been rear ended hitting a tree. Resuscitation was tried at the scene but Wipha, who worked in a factory nearby, could not be saved.Witnesses said that she was hit in the right hand lane by a green and yellow taxi trying to overtake at high speed. They saw the taxi fail to stop, turn round ahead and flee in the direction of Baromrachachonanee Road.Police armed with a photo of the taxi arrested Jiracharn Jitkhanung, 48, at his address in Petchkasen soi 69, Nong Khaem district. He said that he had picked up two passengers earlier and was taking them from The Mall Bang Khae to Bang Waek. He said that he came over all dizzy and felt a tightening. His passengers got out but he said he was in a confused state. He looked behind and saw there had been an accident but he did not know that he was responsible for it. He added that he drove off home to recover.Police charged him immediately with negligent driving causing death. Further investigations are under way. Source: Thairath -- 2016-04-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Claims he had a stroke !! bull...t. Just another crazy taxi driver making excuses for his dangerous driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 This clown needs to learn the symptoms of a stroke. If he had suffered a stroke, the last thing he would have been able to do is drive home. I know. I've had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakseeda Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 RIP young lady... another wonderful piece of Thai driving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 The more awful the excuse, the worse the added punishment. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thai3 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Don't think you can run off minutes after a 'stroke; lying scumbag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloggie Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 As he his not a family member of The Red Bull Heir, he needs to go to jail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangebrew Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Oh you misunderstand what he said maybe he had different stroke going on at the time of accident so his hand can be blamed for not being on wheel of taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 One short medical examination would blow him out of the water; has it been done ? Sounds like a 2,000 Baht fine coming up and 'merit making' at the local Temple. RIP the young Lass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Twoccer Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Miss Wipa may have been able to help herself by wearing a seat belt and not being grossly overweight, car cabin basically intact. Who said she wasn't wearing a seat belt? What has her weight got to do with the outcome and how do you know that she was "grossly" overweight? What if the structure of the car was "basically intact"? The car was subject to a severe impact from behind followed by a severe frontal impact when it struck the tree. Traumatic injuries would not be unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Another 500-1000 Baht into the police cash box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 This clown needs to learn the symptoms of a stroke. If he had suffered a stroke, the last thing he would have been able to do is drive home. I know. I've had one. Perhaps he really had a stroke, to his little brain below, resulting in a lack of courage and fleeing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Did the driver actually claim to have had a stroke? I can't seem to find that part in the original article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Did the driver actually claim to have had a stroke? I can't seem to find that part in the original article. The opening line of the article says it: BANGKOK: -- A taxi driver claimed he suffered a stroke when he rear ended a car killing its driver on Sunday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonmoon Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 too bad the taxi driver is not rich, that is why he got charge immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusBoy Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Red Bull always gets you off the hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 So managed to escape until he'd sobered up. Nothing new in Thailand, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 If he could drive half as good as he speaks shit he might be a good driver but by the sound of his B's he needs to be off the roads for a long time no licence to mean no more driving bye bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLSEEINGEYE Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 sounds more like the symptoms of yaba abuse not that of a stroke. What do you expect in the land of no accountability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 R.I.P. Young Lady.....I am not pointing fingers or blaming anyone, but is that not an impression of a head in the windscreen, also, the cab seems to be fairly intact, crumple zones worked. I know it was a rear end, then front end, but I have seen people walk away from worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myran Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Did the driver actually claim to have had a stroke? I can't seem to find that part in the original article. The opening line of the article says it: BANGKOK: -- A taxi driver claimed he suffered a stroke when he rear ended a car killing its driver on Sunday afternoon. Again: I can't seem to find that part IN THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepsydaz Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Miss Wipa may have been able to help herself by wearing a seat belt and not being grossly overweight, car cabin basically intact. Wow Sherlock. you seem to know everything... Someone lost her life and this is what you have to say? Disgusting mentality... Edited April 18, 2016 by Nepsydaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Did the driver actually claim to have had a stroke? I can't seem to find that part in the original article. The opening line of the article says it: BANGKOK: -- A taxi driver claimed he suffered a stroke when he rear ended a car killing its driver on Sunday afternoon. Again: I can't seem to find that part IN THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE. It's right below the photo in the opening post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Miss Wipa may have been able to help herself by wearing a seat belt and not being grossly overweight, car cabin basically intact. Wow Sherlock. you seem to know everything... Someone lost her life and this is what you have to say? Disgusting mentality... Yes, I agree. Kartman needs to be sent for re-education; about being human. Hope your dog bites you today ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 R.I.P. Young Lady.....I am not pointing fingers or blaming anyone, but is that not an impression of a head in the windscreen, also, the cab seems to be fairly intact, crumple zones worked. I know it was a rear end, then front end, but I have seen people walk away from worse... You kind of are pointing fingers at and blaming the victim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Don't think you can run off minutes after a 'stroke; lying scumbag. Many people have a stroke without knowing it. Do a google and check for signs of a friend having had a stroke....check the tongue first...just a hint to get you started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 R.I.P. Young Lady.....I am not pointing fingers or blaming anyone, but is that not an impression of a head in the windscreen, also, the cab seems to be fairly intact, crumple zones worked. I know it was a rear end, then front end, but I have seen people walk away from worse... You kind of are pointing fingers at and blaming the victim... Point taken Bluespunk, poor English on my part. Someone has lost a life, a sad event. I was only making an observation that damage to the vehicle does not appear to be severe enough to cause a fatality under normal circumstances..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdoglover Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 R.I.P. Young Lady.....I am not pointing fingers or blaming anyone, but is that not an impression of a head in the windscreen, also, the cab seems to be fairly intact, crumple zones worked. I know it was a rear end, then front end, but I have seen people walk away from worse... You kind of are pointing fingers at and blaming the victim... On so many threads concerning traffic safety, expats make the appeal for a more comprehensive road safety program in Thailand. Part of that would certainly be a strong campaign for safe driving habits, and wearing the seat belt would be near the top of the list. Yes, RIP to the lady, who did not cause the accident and her untimely death. But many "accidents" illustrate an important lesson about defensive driving, traffic laws, or safe driving habits. This might be a case in point. I think the media should ask the investigating police, "Was the seatbelt in use?". The answer should be part of the accident description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Hey! That's a fancy new excuse. Failed brakes BS no more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamwhiteelephant Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Did the driver actually claim to have had a stroke? I can't seem to find that part in the original article. The opening line of the article says it: BANGKOK: -- A taxi driver claimed he suffered a stroke when he rear ended a car killing its driver on Sunday afternoon. Again: I can't seem to find that part IN THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE. It's right below the photo in the opening post. The original article says he had an epileptic fit, which is feasible. He shouldn't have a driver's licence if he has epilepsy. No excuse for driving away, too, it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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