Tragic motorbike crash: Young Thai man dragged 500 metres by lorry
A 26 year old man died tragically after his motorbike crashed into the back of a 10-wheel lorry and was dragged for more than 500 metres. The incident occurred in Chachoengsao and was reported to police at 4.20am yesterday.
The deceased, identified as Tawiwan, was found in a shocking state, with broken arms and legs. His helmet was discovered in the grass nearby, while his Honda Wave motorbike, with the license plate1กว7279, was found stuck to the rear of the lorry. The lorry, a Mitsubishi with a license plate 70-6134, had been dragged for over 500 metres, reported KhaoSod.
The lorry driver, a 55 year old man, Baripun, was still at the scene, visibly confused. Baripun stated that he was en route to deliver goods in Rayong province when he heard a loud noise from the back of the vehicle.
He initially thought a tyre had burst and slowly drove towards a well-lit area to inspect the vehicle. Upon seeing the motorbike attached to the back of the lorry, he retraced his steps and found Tawiwan’s body lying on the road.
A 32 year old woman, Benchawan, the deceased’s elder sister, revealed that Tawiwan liked to go out to eat and often visited friends’ homes after dining out. She had warned him not to go out, but her advice was not heeded. Upon learning of her brother’s fatal collision with a 10-wheel lorry, she rushed to the accident scene.
In related news, a tragic motorbike crash unfolded in the early hours, in Rawai, Phuket, resulting in the untimely death of two young tourists; a 21 year old American man and a 19 year old woman from Luxembourg. The pair were on a motorbike when a car, reportedly, crashed into them from behind on Wiset Road.
The news of the horrifying Phuket motorbike crash reached Police Captain Charat Lempan of the Chalong Police at 1am. To read more click HERE
