PATTAYA, Thailand – A 30-year-old man was killed when passenger train No. 284 struck him near Pattaya Railway Station on Chaiyaporn Withi Road in Nongprue, Banglamung, on October 20. Initial reports suggest he may have crossed despite warning signals and a lowered railway barrier. Police from Banglamung Police Station coordinated with Sawang Boriboon rescue workers after receiving a report of the fatal incident.
The victim was later identified as Witthawin Chotimon, 30. He was found lying face down beside the railway tracks with fatal head injuries and a broken left leg. His Honda MSX 125cc motorcycle was found lying on the road nearby. Banglamung District Chief Anusak Phiriyamorn and district officials also visited the scene to inspect the incident and oversee safety in the area.
Railway operations officer Prawat Prasongsorn said the train was passenger service No. 284, running from Chuk Samet to Bangkok. Initial information indicated that the man had crossed despite the warning signals and railway barrier while the train was passing. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
