Canadian guitarist killed in Pattaya motorbike crash

PHOTOS: The Pattaya News

Michael Anthony Pinheiro, a 51 year old Canadian expat, has died after an early morning motorbike accident in Pattaya. It’s understood Mr Pinheiro was a popular guitarist, active in the local live music scene in the city’s clubs.

The Pattaya News reports that the musician, who was riding a scooter, was involved in a collision with a Honda CBR 650 big bike, in front of Food Land Supermarket.

Mr Pinheiro was unconscious when rushed to hospital, where he passed away. The driver of the big bike, 25 year old Samart Butboran, has been seriously injured but is expected to survive.

Witnesses say the big bike was travelling at high speed and doing wheelies. When Mr Pinheiro’s bike crossed the road to get to the supermarket, the big bike rider was unable to stop in time and ploughed into him.

The police investigation is ongoing.

SOURCE: The Pattaya News