Phuket hit-and-run foreign driver caught after citizen’s pursuit (video)
A foreign national involved in a hit-and-run incident in Phuket was apprehended by the police after a pursuit by a concerned citizen. The incident occurred when the foreigner, driving a white Hyundai, collided with a motorcycle on the Thep Krasattri Road heading out of Mueang district, Thalang.
The collision took place as the car attempted to cut in front of the motorcycle while entering a petrol station. The motorcyclist, who was knocked down, got up and tried to approach the car but the driver fled the scene, heading towards the Thalang intersection.
The police eventually caught up with the vehicle on Ban Don-Cherngtalay Road and detained the driver at the Thalang police station.
The incident, which took place yesterday, January 12 at 1.30pm, gained attention after being shared on the Phuket Times Facebook page. The post praised the bravery of a local, Teerawut, who witnessed the accident and took action.
Teerawut, accompanied by a friend, followed the fleeing car on their motorcycle for several kilometres. Despite attempts to signal the driver to stop, the pursuit only ended when the car was caught in traffic, allowing the police to arrest the driver.
Teerawut shared his account of the events, explaining that he saw the car swerve in front of the motorcycle, causing it to fall. Despite his efforts to alert the driver, the car continued to flee. During the chase, Teerawut also contacted the police, providing them with updates that led to the driver’s capture.
After the arrest, Teerawut returned to check on the motorcyclist, who had already been taken to Thalang Hospital for treatment. However, he was unable to locate the motorcyclist, unsure if they had been transferred to another hospital or discharged.
The Facebook post praising Teerawut’s actions attracted numerous comments from netizens, who lauded him as a hero for his courageous pursuit. They also criticised the foreign driver for the reckless behaviour, noting the increasing chaos on Phuket’s roads, reported The Phuket News.
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