Thai woman and six year old boy killed in Si Racha car crash
A tragic car crash in Si Racha, Chon Buri resulted in the deaths of two people, including a six year old boy. The driver, who reportedly passed out while driving, is under investigation.
Police in Si Racha were alerted to a severe car crash on Monday, September 30, which led to the fatalities of a 59 year old woman named Liab and her young grandson. The collision occurred on a road around the Bang Phra Reservoir in the Surasak subdistrict of the Si Racha district, Chon Buri province. Police officers, along with the Sawang Pratheep Sri Racha rescue team, promptly arrived at the scene.
Upon arriving, officials found the lifeless bodies of Liab and her grandson. The crash site also revealed a heavily damaged red and black Honda Zoomer-X motorcycle. Nearby, a black Honda City car was discovered in a ditch along the roadside, showing significant damage.
The driver of the car, 30 year old Apinya Kaewmora, was present and waiting to provide a statement to the police. She was uninjured.
Witnesses working in a nearby shop reported hearing a loud crash. Rushing outside, they found the two victims lying by the road and immediately called for rescue services.
Apinya explained to police that she had been driving her child to school and fainted briefly on the return journey. She stated that the next thing she remembered was rescue workers assisting her.
A preliminary investigation by the police at the scene indicated that the car had braked at a curve before losing control. The vehicle then crossed into the opposite lane, resulting in a collision with the victims. However, further investigation is planned to determine the precise cause of the accident, reported Pattaya News.
In related news, a car performing an illegal U-turn on Pattaya Central Road caused a collision with a motorcycle, resulting in the rider’s injury.
