Teens riding against traffic cause fatal accident in Pathum Thani
Two teenagers caused a fatal accident by riding their motorcycle against the traffic flow and colliding with another motorcycle on a main road, resulting in the death of a young security guard.
The accident occurred at 8pm yesterday on Tiwanon Road in Pathum Thani Province. The Thai authorities are currently waiting to interview the injured 15 year olds before proceeding with legal action.
Officers from Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station alongside forensic doctors from the Ministry of Justice and members of the Ruamkatanyu Foundation quickly rushed to the scene upon receiving word of a collision involving two motorcycles that resulted in both injuries and a fatality.
At the scene, the deceased was identified as 35 year old Surisak Ketkaew from Chumphon Province. He was found lying in the middle of the road. Nearby, his damaged Nonthaburi-registered Honda motorcycle was discovered with significant damage on its front end.
On the pavement was another severely damaged Honda motorcycle driven by the teenagers. They were identified as Kajapol and Ananda and were previously rushed to Pathum Thani Hospital by Ruamkatanyu Foundation staff.
A representative from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation stated that the two injured teenagers were riding their motorcycle against the traffic flow.
They overheard one of them talking on the phone with a relative, mentioning that they had been riding against the traffic before the fatal accident with Surisak’s motorcycle.
After the police completed their examination of the accident scene, they documented the evidence and instructed the foundation’s staff to transfer the deceased’s body to the Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Ministry of Justice for further examination.
The authorities plan to interview the injured teenagers to gather more information and proceed with legal action, reported Khaosod.
This tragic accident highlights the issue of road safety, namely the dangers of riding in traffic and the severe consequences it can have. The police are determined to investigate thoroughly and ensure that justice is served.
