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On October 7 at 5:00 PM, Police Lieutenant Narutphon Keawlae of Thalang Police Station was notified of a collision between a truck and a motorcycle on Thepkasattri Road, inbound lane, in front of a Shell station in Tambon Thepkasattri, Thalang District, Phuket. Officers found a damaged black‑red Honda Click 125 motorcycle and the body of Oscar Deladiya, a 57‑year‑old Filipino national, still wearing his helmet. Investigation revealed that Oscar had halted his motorcycle to allow pedestrians to cross when an unscheduled freight truck following behind failed to stop in time, rear‑ending the bike with fatal force. After the impact the truck driver parked the vehicle roadside and fled; authorities are now pursuing the suspect for legal action.

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