Motorcyclist dies after running red light in Bangkok crash
A tragic traffic incident occurred at the Wat Samian Nari intersection in Bangkok, where a motorcyclist ran a red light and collided with a passing pickup truck, resulting in the motorcyclist’s immediate death. The accident happened early today, November 13, at 12.30am, leaving police in the capital city to respond swiftly to the scene.
Police Lieutenant Vichian Buntan-sen from Prachachuen Police Station received a report about the heartbreaking accident involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck at the intersection of Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok. Upon arrival, along with Ruam Katanyu Foundation volunteers, they found a black pickup truck with severe damage to its front left side.
Nearby, a red motorcycle lay in ruins, its front badly damaged, and a white full-face helmet was found on the ground. The rider, a young man estimated to be between 20 and 25 years old, tragically died at the scene, with no identification documents on his person.
The driver of the pickup truck, 50 year old Krit, recounted the events leading up to the accident. He was driving towards Si Mum Mueang Market via Thesaban Songkhro Road and stopped at the Wat Samian Nari intersection due to a red traffic light.
When the light turned green, he proceeded to drive towards Vibhavadi Road. Suddenly, a speeding motorcycle ran the red light from the opposite direction and crashed into the side of his vehicle, resulting in the motorcyclist’s death, reported KhaoSod.
“I was just following the traffic rules and moving on the green light when the motorcycle came out of nowhere and hit my truck.”
Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the intersection to gather evidence and determine the cause of the accident. The deceased has been sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Police Hospital, awaiting further action from family members.
