Pickup Truck Crashes Into Barrier in Udon Thani, Driver Uninjured
A Ford pickup truck crashed into a barrier on an overpass in Udon Thani, destroying the front of the vehicle. The 30-year-old driver from Kalasin was uninjured and credits a sacred amulet for his survival. Police are investigating and plan to charge him with damaging government property, noting the vehicle's tires were completely worn.
Udon Thani — A Ford pickup truck recklessly crashed into a road barrier, leaving the front of the vehicle heavily crumpled. The 30-year-old driver walked away without a scratch, surviving what appeared to be a fatal crash. He believes a sacred amulet of Luang Pu Sila from Wat Phra That Muean Hin in Kalasin province protected him. However, police are preparing to press charges for damaging state property.
On November 12, 2026, the Udon Thani 1669 emergency center received a report of a pickup truck crashing into a barrier on the overpass at the Ko Noi interchange in Mueang district. Rescue volunteers from the Udon Thani Dharma Promotion Foundation immediately responded.
At the scene, they found a Kalasin-registered Ford pickup with severe damage to the front left side from the impact with the barrier, which is government property and also sustained damage. The driver, identified as 30-year-old Jitritichai Yaisara from Yang Talat district, Kalasin province, was uninjured.
Pol. Lt. Teeraphap Phukhanchai, investigator at Mueang Udon Thani Police Station, inspected the scene, documented evidence, and prepared to summon the driver for further questioning to proceed with legal action for damaging government property.
During questioning, Mr. Jitritichai said he had left home heading to Sakon Nakhon province and was driving at normal speed. Upon reaching the Ko Noi overpass, the vehicle suddenly lost control and veered into the barrier. He considers himself fortunate to have escaped unharmed.
A preliminary vehicle inspection revealed the tires were completely worn down, which may have contributed to the loss of control. However, the exact cause awaits further police investigation.
While officers were at the scene, reporters noticed a sticker bearing the phrase "Rich, Rich, Millions, Millions" from Luang Pu Sila of Wat Phra That Muean Hin in Khao Wong district, Kalasin province, affixed to the rear passenger window. Mr. Jitritichai confirmed it was an amulet from that temple and believes it protected him from danger, allowing him to survive the severe crash unscathed — another instance he attributes to the amulet's power.
