Motorcyclist dies in collision with 18-wheeler on Sukhumvit Road
A tragic accident occurred when a motorcyclist collided with the rear of an 18-wheeler, resulting in the motorcyclist’s death. The incident took place on Sukhumvit Road, heading towards Bangkok, opposite the entrance of Thung Krad Temple in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri.
At 12.06am today, October 16, the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya Rescue Radio Centre received a report of a serious collision involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler. The motorcyclist, identified as 28 year old Chaliaw, suffered severe injuries and later died at the scene. The rescue team and officers from Bang Lamung Police Station were dispatched to the location immediately.
Upon arrival, police found the 18-wheeler, registered in Chon Buri, parked in the middle of the road in a dimly lit area. The yellow Honda MSX motorcycle, registered in Rayong, had crashed into the truck’s rear.
Chaliaw’s body was discovered beside the motorcycle, lying in a pool of blood. Despite the rescue team’s efforts to perform CPR, Chaliaw succumbed to his injuries.
Sakol, the 65 year old driver of the 18-wheeler, emerged from a nearby petrol station visibly shaken. He explained that he had parked the truck to take a shower at the petrol station’s facilities.
When he returned, he saw rescue personnel attempting to revive the injured motorcyclist. Sakol admitted that he did not park the truck close to the roadside, which may have contributed to the accident. He was unsure about the exact cause of the collision.
Police from Bang Lamung Police Station documented the scene and took Sakol for further questioning at the station. They will also review CCTV footage from the area to complete their investigation, reported KhaoSod.
“I was taking a shower when the accident happened. I didn’t park my truck close to the roadside but I didn’t think it would cause such a tragedy,” Sakol stated.
The rescue team transported Chaliaw’s body to Bang Lamung Hospital, where it will be held until his relatives can provide the necessary documentation to claim the body for religious rites.
