Police seek identity of dead youth

PHUKET TOWN: Police are trying to identify a young man killed in a motorbike crash early yesterday (June 17) on Sakdidej Road. Witnesses say the man was riding fast and failed to negotiate a curve, crashing into an electricity pole. He died instantly. The police told the Gazette the dead youth was between 18 and 22 years old, wearing a black T-shirt, black trousers and a denim jacket. The motorcycle was a red Honda with Phuket license plate Tor-Tau 4260. Anyone who might have information on the youth’s identity is asked to call the Phuket Town police on 212021.