Truck with Failed Brakes Crashes into Huai Rai Police Checkpoint; Officer Injured and Receives 5 Stitches
A truck with failed brakes crashed into a police checkpoint in Phrae Province on May 6, injuring an officer who suffered a torn ear requiring five stitches. The truck owner agreed to cover all damages from the collision.
A truck with failed brakes crashed into the checkpoint at Huai Rai Police Station in Den Chai District, Phrae Province, injuring a police officer who received 5 stitches. The truck owner has agreed to cover all damages.
On May 6, 2025, a Lamphun-registered truck traveling from Den Chai District toward Uttaradit Province approached the checkpoint at high speed around 6:55 AM while attempting to swerve around another vehicle. The truck collided forcefully with the checkpoint just as police were changing shifts. At the time of the incident, 27-year-old Police Officer Nopkhun Jongraks was making coffee inside a tent with other officers.
The crash caused Officer Jongraks to be struck by a steel pole, resulting in a torn ear. He was rushed to Somdet Phra Yupharaj Den Chai Hospital, where doctors stitched his wound with 5 stitches. His condition is stable. Initial negotiations with the truck owner have resulted in an agreement to cover all damages. Den Chai Police Station commander reported the incident to the Phrae Provincial Police Commander.
Huai Rai Police Station is urging the public to exercise caution while driving. Warning signs are posted 1-2 kilometers before the checkpoint to encourage drivers to reduce speed, facilitate police operations in checking for violations, and reduce accident risks.
