Korean man ran over by truck in Phuket accident
A Korean man has died after colliding with a six wheeler truck in Kathu yesterday
The Kathu Police were notified of the incident on Wichit Songkram Road, Kathu around 4.30pm.
The motorbike driver was identified by Kathu Police as 39 year old South Korean male Keewoong Lee. He was taken to Siriroj Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
A six wheeler truck, along with the driver identified as 43 year old Soonthee Hemthong, was found nearby.
Kathu Police report that the motorbike and the truck were heading to an intersection near the Prince of Songkhla University Phuket Campus. The motorbike fell onto the road when the truck was overtaking. The left rear wheel of the truck ran over Mr Lee’s body.
Investigations are continuing.
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