Head-on collision kills motorcyclist at Koh Siray

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Ms Kanokkarn was reportedly visiting her mother in Koh Siray when the collision occurred. Photo: Kritsada Mueanghawong

PHUKET: A head-on collision with a pickup truck during light rain on May 10 killed a motorbike rider in Koh Siray, confirmed Phuket City Police.

The victim was 32-year-old Kanokkarn Samartkij, said Lt Surachart Tongyai, adding that she was on the way to see her mother, who lived about 500 meters away from the crash site.

“When we arrived at the scene, Ms Kanokkarn's body was covered in blood. She had suffered a severe head injury, broken her left leg and left hand, and her motorbike was heavily damaged,” Lt Surachart said.

“Ms Kanokkarn’s mother said she was a great and hardworking daughter, who sold edibles at Phuket Bus Terminal 2.”

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-- Phuket News 2016-05-14

Maybe they should be taught from a young age about that evil ghost called natural selection.you can never see this ghost but he always be near you.then again it may cause more accidents because they won't be watching the roads while looking out for him.

Condolences to her family. A tragic way to go. RIP

Maybe they should be taught from a young age about that evil ghost called natural selection.you can never see this ghost but he always be near you.then again it may cause more accidents because they won't be watching the roads while looking out for him.

Any accidental death is "tragic", but so much could have been done by the victims to prevent these accidents or make them less likely to result in death or permanent disability.

helmet?

correct side of the road?

driver training and license?

In this case there were no children or babies involved, but that is also an incredible risk to take with a young family.