French man and two others killed in Rawai motorbike accident, Phuket
Three people have died and another sustained serious injuries following the collision of two motorbikes in Rawai early yesterday morning (Tuesday).
The accident happened on Viset Road in front of a public health centre at 1.30am.
The Honda Wave motorbike driver was 37 years old Siripong Mulikkabut. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Vachira Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. He was not wearing a helmet. His passenger, 35 year old Warunee Hosakun, died at the scene.
The driver of a white Ducati model big bike was 48 year old French man Philippe Menduni. He died at the scene.
His passenger 44 years old Pannee Pongkan sustained serious injuries was taken to Vachira Hospital. Witnesses at the scene say she was five months pregnant.
Police say the Honda motorbike driver was heading towards Chalong Circle. When he arrived at the scene, the Ducati Bigbike came from behind and collided into the back of the Honda motorbike.
Police are continuing their investigation. Police also report that none of the riders were wearing helmets.
