Elderly British expat injured in Pattaya scooter crash

An elderly British expat sustained serious injuries when his electric scooter collided with wooden pallets in Pattaya. The incident took place in front of the Toe Tae Market on Chaiyaphruek 1 Road.

Pattaya police responded quickly to the report, with emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation arriving promptly at the scene.

Upon their arrival, they discovered a red electric scooter that had crashed into the wooden pallets. The 73 year old British national, identified only as Garry, suffered significant injuries, including a large head wound and substantial bleeding. Rescue workers administered first aid at the scene before transporting him to Pattaya Hospital for urgent care.

Eyewitnesses recounted seeing Garry lying in a pool of blood. They speculated that the collision with the wooden pallets caused his injuries. The scooter itself showed only minor damage, while the pallets were strewn across the roadway.

Pattaya police noted that the pallets had been improperly placed on the road, possibly leading to the accident as the victim may not have noticed them in time. They are currently examining CCTV footage to identify those responsible for placing the pallets, with the possibility of pursuing legal action, reported Pattaya News.

An eyewitness described the scene, stating, “I saw him lying there, bleeding heavily. It’s clear that the pallets caused the accident.”