Bodybuilder Killed in Red-Light Crash; Driver Was Police Officer's Daughter
A 30-year-old bodybuilder died when a car ran a red light and hit his motorcycle in Udon Thani; his father fears the case won't be handled fairly because the driver is reportedly an intoxicated woman and daughter of a police officer.
Fa Prathan Thongkoat, a 30-year-old fitness trainer and bodybuilder, was killed instantly when a white Honda City ran a red light and struck his motorcycle at the Nong Samrong bypass intersection in Muang District, Udon Thani, at approximately 11:58 p.m. on July 26. CCTV footage shows that Fa Prathan was proceeding normally through the intersection on a green light when the sedan suddenly swerved from the right and hit him with force. His father, Kamphan, 50, expressed deep concern that the case may not receive fair treatment, as he learned the driver is a woman who appeared intoxicated and is the daughter of a police officer.
Fa Prathan was the family's only son and had recently graduated and built a career as a fitness trainer and competitive bodybuilder. He was planning to marry his fiancée, a nurse at Udon Thani Central Hospital, later this year. Just before the accident, he had called his mother to say he was heading home for dinner. Kamphan stated that his son had sent an omen the day before—his right eye had twitched continuously—which he now believes was a premonition of the tragedy.
Kamphan has appealed to the media to ensure the case is handled transparently and urged authorities to expedite the investigation, including alcohol testing and a full forensic examination. He said the driver's family has already contacted him about compensation, but he has asked to complete the funeral rites first before discussing settlements. Kamphan emphasized that he seeks only justice for his deceased son and confirmed he will pursue the case through all legal channels to ensure it proceeds fairly and according to the evidence.
