Phuket roads claim another victim
PHUKET: A motorcyclist died early this morning after his motorbike collided head-on with a pickup truck on Chao Fa East Rd in Chalong.
Police identified the deceased as Chaiya Choatang, 29, originally from Takua Tung District in Phang Nga.
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Mr Chaiya’s motorbike collided with the pick-up, truck driven by Chalong resident Kitti Lukchan, at about 3:30am.
Driving southbound at the time of the crash, Mr Chaiya is thought to have died instantly from a broken neck.
A full-face motorcycle crash helmet was found at the crash scene.
Mr Chaiya’s remains were taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital where they will be kept until claimed by relatives.
