Motorcyclist Dies in Dark Crash With Parked Truck
A motorcyclist died after striking a parked truck on an unlit stretch of Highway 331 in Chon Buri early July 24, with authorities blaming broken streetlights for reduced visibility.
Emergency responders from Pattaya Sawang Boriboon rescue center were alerted at 1:36 a.m. on July 24, 2569, to a fatal motorcycle-truck collision on Highway 331 near the Forestry Office in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. The accident scene was poorly lit due to non-functioning streetlights along a long stretch of road, severely reducing visibility. A white Hino 18-wheel truck bearing Chachoengsao registration was parked at the roadside, and a white Yamaha Fino motorcycle from Maha Sarakham struck its rear end with tremendous force. The front of the motorcycle was completely crushed, with debris scattered across the road. The body of Nathphong (surname withheld), a factory worker, was found at the wreckage and had to be extracted using cutting and prying equipment.
When questioned, the 41-year-old truck driver, Attavuth (surname withheld), explained that he had pulled over because he needed to urinate while driving toward Sattahip. After attending to his personal needs and returning to the cab to use his phone, he heard a loud crash within five minutes. Upon inspection, he found the motorcycle had struck the rear of his truck and immediately called police and rescue units.
Police documented the scene and took statements from the truck driver as evidence. Authorities plan to review CCTV footage from the area to determine the exact cause of the accident. The deceased has been transferred to the hospital pending claim by family members for religious funeral rites. Officials have urged relevant agencies to repair the malfunctioning streetlights along the road to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
