Tragedy at university: Family fights for justice after fatal crash
A 19 year old Myanmar student is demanding justice after his brother was killed in a horrific motorcycle accident near Assumption University, Bangkok, only to face a nightmare of medical delays, bureaucratic indifference, and shocking university negligence.
The tragedy unfolded at noon on November 18 last year when the victim and his 17 year old cousin were riding to university.
A 40 year old driver reportedly made an illegal U-turn over a solid line, leaving the motorcycle no time to brake. The crash was severe, but crucial evidence, including university CCTV footage and the car’s black box data, was reportedly unavailable.
According to the family, emergency assistance was delayed, with reports that the university’s ambulance was unavailable at the time due to maintenance issues.
As the injured student lay bleeding on the scorching asphalt for nearly an hour, the university’s ambulance was out of service due to a flat tire.
Friends, despite warnings not to move him, had no choice but to lift him into a delayed ambulance, while no university staff or security personnel stepped in to assist.
The injured student was taken to Ruamchai Pracharug Hospital, where, according to the family’s account, medical staff initially requested a passport before providing treatment.
Further delays meant that by the time surgeons operated on his severe brain injuries, his survival chances were reported to be just 10%.
Following his passing, the grieving family faced financial and procedural difficulties. The hospital required 200,000 baht for the release of the body, which the family paid out of pocket. Additionally, the university reportedly offered 20,000 baht in funeral support, while the family claims they were encouraged to drop legal action.
The family has initiated legal proceedings against both the driver and the university, citing negligence. Their case has drawn attention on social media, with discussions on Vlog by_Julia Facebook page bringing further visibility to the issue. The incident has sparked discussions on crisis response and student welfare at the university.
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