Fatal tragedy strikes as young biker crashes into tree near national research office

A fatal accident occurred in the early hours of this morning, with a young man crashing his motorbike into a tree near the National Research Office. The victim, 25 year old Kamphol, was said to be en route to meet a friend in the Bang Khen area for an outing at Khao San Road.

At approximately 3am today, police officer Nathachai Khonsuongsirikul from Bang Khen Police Station received a report of a motorcycle accident near the National Research Office on Phahonyothin Road, Chatuchak District, Bangkok. On arrival, police discovered a Yamaha R15 motorcycle, bearing the license plate number 4Kort8004, Bangkok, lying upside down. The motorcycle was severely damaged, with a broken headlight and snapped shock absorber, indicative of a high-impact collision with a tree lining the road.

Near the wreckage, Kamphol’s body was found, not wearing a helmet. He was dressed in a blue round-necked T-shirt and black jeans. Injuries and signs of trauma across his body and his left leg grotesquely twisted painted a gruesome image of the accident.

Eye-witness accounts suggested that Kamphol had been driving from the Sena Nikhom junction on Phahonyothin Road towards the Kasetsart intersection when he ran a red light and lost control, leading to the collision.

From the statements of Kamphol’s friends, it was understood that he had driven his motorcycle from his residence in the Bang Bon area to meet a friend in Bang Khen, with plans to visit Khao San Road. However, the trip ended in tragedy.

As part of the investigation, police will re-examine CCTV footage from the area to ascertain whether the crash was a solo accident or if another vehicle was involved.

Initial rescue volunteers from Po Tek Tung Foundation transported Kamphol’s body to Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital for post-mortem examination before it was handed over to his relatives for their final rites, reported KhaoSod Online.