Video Released from Night of Fatal Crash: Drunk University Student in BMW Rear-ends Motorcyclist; Family Outraged Over Driver's Callous Remarks
A drunk university student driving a BMW struck and killed a motorcyclist on Bangkhan-Nong Sua Road in Pathum Thani on April 30, sparking outrage after he complained about his car's damage rather than apologizing to the victim's grieving fa
A luxury BMW sedan, driven by an intoxicated university student, struck a motorcycle from behind on April 30 at approximately 2:00 AM near a condominium on Bangkhan-Nong Sua Road in Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani Province. The motorcycle rider, identified as Alongkorn, 27, was killed in the collision. The driver, 22-year-old Phumin, a student at a prestigious university, was heavily intoxicated and made insensitive comments to friends in the vehicle, complaining "My own car is damaged—who will pay for the repairs?" This callous remark deeply offended the victim's grieving family and friends at the scene.
Footage from the night of the incident shows family and friends of the deceased confronting the driver, questioning his remarks and asking why he had not apologized. Security camera footage captured the BMW speeding before striking the motorcycle with significant force and without braking.
Police from Khlong Luang Station tested the driver's blood alcohol content on the night of the incident and found it at 93 milligrams per 100 milliliters of blood, exceeding legal limits. He was charged with reckless driving and driving under the influence causing death and property damage, then released on bail.
Phumin's family initially provided 100,000 baht in compensation to the victim's family.
