Fatal collision in Sri Racha: Motorcyclist dead, two injured
A tragic car accident occurred yesterday in the Sri Racha district of Chon Buri province, claiming the life of a motorcyclist and leaving two others severely injured. The incident took place at the Nong Yai Bu intersection when a car, running a red light, collided forcefully with two motorcycles.
The deceased, Anurak, whose last name has been withheld for privacy, was 49 years old and riding a Honda Wave motorcycle. The force of the collision was so severe that his motorcycle was completely wrecked and he suffered fatal injuries, including a broken neck and ribs.
Two other victims, 34 year old Ekapant, and 30 year old Sujitra were riding on a Honda MSX motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. They were rushed to Phyathai Sriracha Hospital.
Santirarat was identified as the driver of the Toyota car. The 24 year old admitted to police that he was driving from Chon Buri to Pattaya and failed to stop at the red light, resulting in the tragic accident.
The police have taken him into custody for further investigation. Meanwhile, the body of the deceased was transported by the Piyawet Varyagpati Sri Racha rescue unit to Laem Chabang Hospital, where it awaits collection by relatives for funeral rites, reported KhaoSod.
The aftermath of the crash drew attention to the potential hazards of intersections and the devastating consequences of traffic rule violations. The incident serves as a sombre reminder of the importance of road safety and adherence to traffic signals.
As the investigation continues, local authorities are likely to review measures to enhance traffic safety and prevent such accidents in the future.
In related news, yesterday, a collision between a pickup truck and a semi-trailer truck led to a fiery blaze that destroyed the pickup, while the truck driver and a 10 year old boy survived the incident in Chon Buri, Thailand.
