PATTAYA, Thailand – A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV emerging from Soi Phonpraphanimit 20 in Nongprue, East Pattaya area, on November 3.
Rescue workers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation in Pattaya were alerted to the serious collision at the entrance to the soi in Chonburi.
The motorcycle, a yellow Honda, sustained extensive front-end damage. The black Toyota SUV had visible impact damage to its front-right side. The motorcyclist, identified as Narut Champamee, 23, was found unconscious and critically injured. Rescue workers and medical personnel performed CPR in an attempt to save his life, but he later died from his injuries.
The SUV driver, identified as Phet, 38, told officials that she had slowed down at the soi entrance and checked both directions before pulling out, believing the road was clear. She said the motorcycle suddenly struck the front-right side of her vehicle with considerable force, throwing the rider onto the bonnet.
She said she was shocked by the collision, immediately called rescue workers and expressed deep sorrow over the man’s death. Police will examine CCTV footage from the area to establish the circumstances of the crash and determine responsibility through the legal process, ensuring fairness to all parties.
