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Honda CRV Crashes Into Pickup Truck, Five Injured

A Honda CRV collided with a Toyota Hilux pickup truck near Nong Prueai junction in Chon Buri Province on August 9, leaving five people injured including both drivers.

Honda CRV Crashes Into Pickup Truck, Five Injured
9 Aug Khaosod

On August 9, 2026, the Pattaya Radio Center received a report of a sedan colliding with a pickup truck near the railroad parallel road at Nong Prueai junction in Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. Emergency responders and volunteer rescue workers were dispatched to the scene.

At the location, a Honda CRV with Bangkok registration was found with severe front-end damage. Four occupants inside the vehicle sustained bruises and injuries throughout their bodies. The driver, 44-year-old Thanachon (surname withheld), was among the injured.

Nearby, a Toyota Hilux Revo pickup truck with Chon Buri registration was found with severe damage to its left side. The driver, 57-year-old Sutin (surname withheld), suffered injuries from the impact. All injured persons received first aid before being transported to nearby hospitals.

According to questioning, Thanachon stated he was not a local resident and was driving with two other friends and his girlfriend. At the accident location, which was an unlit area with no visible traffic signals, his vehicle collided severely with the pickup truck traveling straight ahead, resulting in the injuries.

Authorities documented the scene with photographs as evidence. All injured parties will receive treatment until fully recovered, after which police will conduct an investigation and proceed with legal action accordingly.

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