Central Thailand: Lorry driver hits two motorcyclists, refuses responsibility causing public outrage
The incident of a lorry driver hitting two motorcyclists and refusing to take responsibility has been met with outrage.
Chalipa Rinradamanee, also known as Pim Seefor, decided to confront the driver after her son and his friend were injured in the accident. The lorry driver, who initially apologised for the incident, claimed that he was unable to meet her due to his busy schedule.
The accident occurred around 10.40am this morning, at the Lam Luk Ka Police Station. Pim’s son and his friend were riding a motorcycle back from university when they were hit by a lorry at a traffic light near Klong 5 intersection, Bueng Kham Phroi, Lam Luk Ka, Pathum Thani. The lorry, transporting oil, failed to brake in time, causing injuries to the two young men.
The motorbike driver sustained severe injuries with three broken ribs, while Pim’s son suffered from various wounds. The lorry driver, who was immediately contacted by Pim, apologised and claimed that he was unable to brake in time. The injured were quickly transferred to a hospital by emergency services.
Despite assurances from the lorry’s insurance company that they would handle the situation, no action was taken. Pim made several attempts to contact the lorry driver, ultimately changing her phone number to get him to answer. The driver’s lack of concern and his emphasis on the value of the oil he was transporting, rather than the well-being of the injured, left Pim feeling distressed and appalled.
After numerous calls and discussions, the lorry driver admitted his fault and agreed to meet at the police station. However, he maintained that he was too busy with work to visit the hospital, causing Pim to feel frustrated and uneasy, reported KhaoSod.
During the meeting at Lam Luk Ka Police Station, the lorry driver, a 55 year old man named Itthichai (surname withheld), finally apologised for the accident. The police provided clarity on the legal aspects of the case, and a follow-up meeting was scheduled for November 20, to discuss insurance and compensation details.
The lorry driver clarified that his initial reluctance to engage was due to fear of being attacked, as he had received multiple calls regarding the incident. However, this claim was dismissed as untrue.
