Suphan Buri Traffic Officer Killed in On-Duty Crash
Suphan Buri traffic police officer Pol. Lt. Thongchai Yoo-suk, known as 'Sergeant Bird,' died after being hit by a car and then a second vehicle while on patrol on November 14. The 5:00 PM crash on Nern Kaew Road left him with fatal injuries. Colleagues honored his dedication and kindness, while the provincial police commander vowed to pursue the case and support his family.
Colleagues mourn 'Sergeant Bird,' a dedicated Suphan Buri traffic police officer who died after being struck by a vehicle while on duty on November 14. At 5:00 PM on November 14, media reported that a traffic police officer from Mueang Suphan Buri Police Station was hit by a car while performing duties on Nern Kaew Road in Mueang district, Suphan Buri province. The officer, identified as Pol. Lt. Thongchai Yoo-suk, deputy traffic inspector at Mueang Suphan Buri, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to hospital but later died. Fellow officers flooded social media with condolences and support for his family. According to initial reports, Pol. Lt. Thongchai was riding his patrol motorcycle when a car suddenly veered out and hit him, causing him to flip over, and he was then struck by another following vehicle, leading to fatal injuries. Known affectionately as 'Sergeant Bird,' he was praised as an outstanding, dedicated traffic officer loved by peers and superiors. He was also known for his kindness, growing vegetables at the police booth and sharing them with colleagues and locals. At 8:30 PM, Pol. Maj. Gen. Apichit Suropinij, commander of Suphan Buri Provincial Police, visited the station to expedite the case and went to Chao Phraya Yommarat Hospital to console the family, ordering full support for their benefits and welfare.
