Sedan Crashes into Parked Truck, Killing Teacher in Udon Thani
A 46-year-old teacher died early Thursday when his sedan crashed into a parked 10-wheel truck on the Udon Thani-Nong Khai Road. The truck driver had pulled over for a coffee break at the time of the collision. Police are investigating the cause of the fatal accident.
On November 7, 2026, at approximately 06:00, rescue workers from the Udon Sawang Metatham Foundation in Udon Thani responded to a collision between a sedan and a parked 10-wheel truck on the outbound lane of the Udon Thani-Nong Khai Road, opposite Mittraphap 6 School.
At the scene, the sedan's front end was completely wrecked, having plowed into the rear of the truck which was parked on the shoulder. Inside the sedan, rescuers found the deceased driver, identified as Mr. Ranakrit, age 46. Documents indicated he was an assistant teacher. Rescuers used cutting equipment to extract the body from the wreckage.
The truck driver told police he had stopped to take a break and drink coffee when he suddenly heard a loud crash at the rear of his vehicle and discovered the sedan had slammed into him. Police are currently conducting a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Credit: Udon Sawang Metatham Foundation.
