Zebra crossing accident in Sa Kaeo leads to11 year old boy’s death
A black sedan struck a Thai man and his 11 year old nephew on a zebra crossing outside Sa Kaeo Crown Prince Hospital in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo yesterday, resulting in the boy’s death.
The Office of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation in Sa Kaeo reported the fatal accident to the public after it occurred at 10.45am, yesterday, March 4. The incident took place on the zebra crossing outside the hospital, where several accidents previously occurred.
The black sedan, which had a damaged front bumper, bonnet, and windscreen, was found at the scene. The driver was a 49 year old woman whose name was not disclosed.
The victims were identified as 11 year old Porrawut “Dan” Sa-ngadate and his uncle, Chaiyaporn Sa-ngadate, who was approximately 40 to 50 years old. Both suffered serious injuries. A medical team from the hospital rushed to provide treatment, unfortunately, the young boy later succumbed to his injuries.
Chaiyaporn remains under close care in the hospital’s intensive care unit. His family appealed to the public for blood donations of types B or O to assist in his treatment.
According to a report on Channel 7, officials suspect that the traffic light at the zebra crossing was about to change from green to red as the sedan driver approached, prompting her to increase speed in an attempt to pass through before the light changed.
Netizens also speculated that a large advertisement stand on the traffic island may have contributed to the accident.
The obstruction reportedly made it difficult for motorists to see pedestrians waiting to cross, leading them to speed past the spot.
Residents and hospital patients previously urged the hospital and the provincial governor to construct a pedestrian bridge at the location but their pleas were ignored.
Despite multiple campaigns encouraging motorists to be more cautious when approaching zebra crossings, accidents at this particular crossing continue to make headlines.
The traffic lights installed at zebra crossings have not resolved the issue, as many motorists, particularly motorcyclists, tend to accelerate rather than slow down when approaching the crossing to avoid stopping at a red light.
Recently, the Royal Thai Police and the government introduced a new speed limit policy on Bangkok roads, reducing the limit from 80 km/h to 60 km/h to reduce the number of accidents.
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