Video: last moments of pick-up driver in head on collision with ten wheeler

[Mook23]

Dtaai loei...

[StefanBBK]

Dont think he fell asleep. My guess is he was distracted and focussed on either the radio, gps, phone, beverage, cigarette or whatever else can distract driving.

RIP

[chickenslegs]

Doesn't look like an overtaking manoeuvre to me. The pick-up was a long way behind the lorry and didn't gain any distance on it. Seems it just drifted to the right, regardless of oncoming traffic (which, due to the long left hand bend, could be seen from a long way back - just look to the left of the lorry in front of the pick-up) which to me suggests sleep or inattention.

 

 

[MW72]

Edit to say Chickenlegs just posted the same above but...

Doesn't look like an overtaking move. Not close enough to the truck in front nor fast enough. Looks like his attention was focussed on something other than the road ahead and he drifted over into the oncoming traffic.

Edited March 11, 2017 by MW72
Same as previous poster

[ChrisY1]

This is how they drive....not drunk...just completely stupid!

[bdenner]

Obviously distracted by something? Seems like a safe overtake of the camera vehicle but then he brakes twice for no apparent reason then drifts into the path of the truck. Yes, did the camera car do a runner?

Edited March 11, 2017 by bdenner

[smutcakes]

I have stopped to assist in accidents a couple of times and i always question myself whether i would again in the future. I don't worry about being blamed, but its damn dangerous with other lunatics on the road not seeing the accident in advance and hurtling through the scene. 

 

If i do stop next time i will make sure i drive considerably past the accident then walk back. If children were in my car i would definitely contemplate not stopping.

[whatawonderfulday]

Obviously not enough Amulets  and other crap wrapped around his rear view mirror to save him.  Or else far too many and it blocked his vision.

[TKDfella]

What can I say that hasn't already been said! What a crazy, utterly stupid etc. waste of a life.

[sawadee1947]

6 hours ago, DavisH said:

That's what I was thinking. There was plenty of time for anyone with normal reflexes to get back into their lane. 

drunk? What about drugs? Or both?

[Get Real]

Just another day of carnage on the Thai roads! Some things seems to be out of this world consistant!

[thenewgoo]

What a bizarre driving behaviour (but not uncommon here). He seemed to start overtaking a good 50m behind the vehicle in front and not react to the oncoming truck. It may be the angle but I suspect he was distracted/not concentrating as he was overtaking. Very sad.

[Artisi]

5 hours ago, StefanBBK said:

Dont think he fell asleep. My guess is he was distracted and focussed on either the radio, gps, phone, beverage, cigarette or whatever else can distract driving.

RIP

For some, in Thailand, just driving is a distraction. 

[cyberfarang]

So so so horrific. Whoever is to blame a young man has lost his life in an instant. Very tragic and sad for the family.

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, DavisH said:

A dash cam can solve the problem of who caused it. But if you do stop to assist someone, and they die. Then that can be a problem. I think that's why a lot don't get involved too. And panic about spirits rising from the dead. They just keep away and look. 

The main reason Thais don't stop at accidents is they don't have any medical skills to render any assistance, they just look for a few seconds then move on!!

[FitnessHealthTravel]

Jacked on Red Bull and M150

[FitnessHealthTravel]

Actually on 2nd viewing he wasn't even overtaking and definitely veered into the trucks lane.

[Mr Freeze]

11 hours ago, wxpwzrd said:

Actively braking just before he pulls the typical stupid move here? Doubt he fell asleep. 

Must have been faulty breaks , or the driver falling asleep

think the locals . Not one would come to the conclusion, it was diabolical driving .

one more " inevitable "

 

[balo]

I'm guessing drugs or alcohol , he was clearly not focused and half awake?

 

I see it every day when I'm out driving my car so nothing new here. I try to keep a distance and also try to avoid two-lane roads in Thailand because of this .   

 

[djayz]

That's a mistake he won't make again. 

 

Edited March 11, 2017 by djayz

[oldlakey]

12 hours ago, LannaGuy said:

They sure do have a great belief in reincarnation I see stupid driving daily and you have to have two pairs of eyes and assume they are all stupid (which is often the case)

Dont worry it wont be long before a muppet arrives and tells you you dont understand what road safety is

[oldlakey]

12 hours ago, WhizBang said:

 

And you know this, how?

I dont know what he was looking at but I have a suspicion it was not the road

[berybert]

13 hours ago, Pomthai said:

And it looks as though the camera car doesn't even stop, just squeezes on past the inside of the wreckage and pulls out as if to continue journey.

Think I might have done the same. I have no great wish to see mangled bodies spurting blood all over the place.

[toofarnorth]

The OP said accident  I would think suicide is nearer the mark.

[metisdead]

A troll post has disappeared. 

[Artisi]

16 hours ago, berybert said:

Think I might have done the same. I have no great wish to see mangled bodies spurting blood all over the place.

Neither do I, but you could save someone's life by stopping and checking the situation. It could be as simple as lifting someone chin from their chest to overcome suffocation. 

[chainarong]

On ‎3‎/‎11‎/‎2017 at 11:43 AM, wxpwzrd said:

Actively braking just before he pulls the typical stupid move here? Doubt he fell asleep. 

There's a slight L/H  curve,  he just pulled out, with the truck in front he couldn't see what was coming the otherway.

[ZeldasCavern]

Just amazingly stupid driving.

 

I can't count how many times I've seen drivers trying to pass someone recklessly, even on blind road bends

with complete disregard for safety or life...

You give them keys to a car and they think they know how to drive.

Most of these people should not have driving licenses, or be allowed to be on the road driving!!!

 

Sad! 

[Psimbo]

On 3/11/2017 at 11:15 AM, Pomthai said:

And it looks as though the camera car doesn't even stop, just squeezes on past the inside of the wreckage and pulls out as if to continue journey.

Err the sensible thing to do in a crash if possible is drive through then stop- you are then not blocking the road for emergency vehicles . The vehicle can be seen slowing as the video cuts out.  What it 'looks like' is based purely on your armchair judgement- the reality appears to be somewhat different. 

[Gerard052]

How can the leave those idiots behind the wheel is beyond me.  The figure they own the road.  I don't know how many times I avoided accidents by driving defensively.  They are working hard to become # 1 in the world for road accident, keep up the good work.  Freakin idiots.