Police Escort Vehicle Hits Motorcycle Couple Heading to Grandchild's Wedding
A police escort vehicle struck a motorcycle couple in Udon Thani province on July 25, killing both riders who were heading to their grandchild's wedding.
On July 25, 2025, investigators from Na Kha Police Station received a report of a collision between a police pickup truck escorting a detainee and a motorcycle at the intersection of Ban Dong Phak Naam–Ban Du in Ban Khao subdistrict, Muang district, Udon Thani province. Both motorcycle riders sustained severe injuries and were rushed to Udon Thani Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
The two victims were identified as Sida Suwannajak, 57, and Sanguan Chansawang, 62, a husband and wife. They had been traveling by motorcycle to attend their grandchild's wedding ceremony across the street when the police escort vehicle struck them. At the scene, the pickup truck showed damage to its front bumper and bumper guards.
Investigators determined that before the accident, the couple had left their home on their motorcycle to cross the intersection and reach the wedding venue. The police pickup truck, which was en route to deposit a detainee at Udon Thani Provincial Court, struck them with considerable force.
The intersection is known to be a frequent site of accidents due to speeding vehicles passing through the residential area and reckless teenage drivers. Residents are urging relevant authorities to install traffic lights, speed-reduction warning signs, and other safety measures to prevent future serious accidents. The pickup truck driver and commander have visited the hospital to check on the injured, though no discussions regarding compensation have yet taken place with the victim's family. Police investigators are continuing to examine the scene, gather evidence, and interview witnesses to determine the cause of the accident and proceed with legal action.
