Myanmar driver hits pedestrian on Vibhavadi Rangsit, fatal accident
A Myanmar national driving a black Chevrolet pickup truck reportedly struck a pedestrian, resulting in a fatality, on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Pathum Thani, yesterday, January 12. The incident occurred near a previous bus fire tragedy that claimed 23 lives. Police and medical personnel responded promptly to the scene.
The accident took place on the inbound express lane of Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, opposite the National Memorial in Khu Khot subdistrict, Lam Luk Ka district. The truck, registered in Bangkok, sustained severe front-end damage, including a dented bonnet and cracked windshield.
The deceased, identified as Phitak Meethong, was found nearby, wearing a black shirt and trousers, with multiple injuries on his face and body.
A 50 year old Myanmar driver, known as Mo, claimed he did not see the pedestrian in time to stop. He was returning home near Suk Sawat 60 when he noticed the victim crossing the road but was unable to brake, resulting in the pedestrian being hit and killed instantly at a location previously marked by a tragic school bus fire.
Initial investigations were conducted by local police, who documented the scene for evidence and detained Mo for further questioning at Khu Khot police station, reported KhaoSod.
The deceased’s body was handed over to Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers to be transported to Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital’s forensic institute for a detailed examination. Efforts are underway to contact the victim’s family to arrange religious rites.
In related news, a collision occurred between a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Soi Nong Ket Yai, Bang Lamung district, at 5.06am on January 11, prompting a response from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Centre in Pattaya.
Upon arrival, the rescue team discovered an orange pickup truck with severe damage at the front. The driver, 34 year old Chaiyarat Panpitanusorn, was present at the scene to provide a statement.
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