PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya residents were left in shock after a 49-year-old local woman, critically injured in a collision with a British tourist performing dangerous wheelies on an electric dirt bike, has died. The incident originally occurred on the night of August 14, on Soi Bongkot 8 in South Pattaya.
The victim, Ms. Julairat, was hospitalized in critical condition following the crash. Despite doctors’ best efforts, she succumbed to her injuries, turning a frightening accident into a fatal tragedy.
Eyewitnesses described the harrowing scene: the British rider had been recklessly performing stunts on a public street before colliding with Ms. Julairat’s motorcycle. Reports indicate that after the crash, the rider allegedly tried to shift blame onto the victim, prompting bystanders to confront him. Police had to intervene to prevent further chaos.
The incident has ignited outrage among local residents, who have long expressed concerns about foreign tourists recklessly riding motorbikes on Pattaya’s streets. Calls for stricter enforcement and harsher penalties have intensified in the wake of this fatal accident.
Authorities have identified the British rider involved in the crash and are proceeding with legal action, including charges related to reckless driving and causing death. Pattaya officials have urged tourists to exercise caution and respect local traffic laws to prevent further tragedies.
This heartbreaking loss serves as a grim reminder of the dangers posed by reckless riding on busy urban streets.
Earlier Report: https://www.pattayamail.com/news/british-teen-reckless-on-pattaya-streets-causes-severe-motorcycle-accident-and-public-confrontation-514337
