German man dies in Phuket motorcycle crash
A German man has died after a motorbike crash in Thalang.
The Thalang Police were notified of the incident last night on Srisoonthorn Road in Baan Manik, Thalang.
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The German man, 53 year old Carsten Elfried Koch, was the driver of a motorbike and sustained critical injuries as a result of the crash. He died at the scene.
Police believe that Mr Koch was heading back to his home in Cherng Talay at high speed. He lost control at a curve on the wet road.
His body was taken to the Thalang Hospital for an autopsy. Officials have informed the German Embassy in Thailand.
Police didn’t report if the man was wearing a bike helmet or not.
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