PATHUM THANI, Thailand — A food delivery rider was killed after a BMW driven by a 22-year-old university student allegedly struck his motorcycle while the driver was under the influence of alcohol in Khlong Luang district on April 30.
Police from Khlong Luang Police Station were notified of the crash in front of the Common TU condominium on Bang Khan–Nong Suea Road in Khlong Nueng subdistrict. Officers, forensic doctors from Thammasat University Hospital, traffic police, and rescue workers from the Poh Teck Tung Foundation responded to the scene.
At the location, authorities found the body of Alongkorn, 27, an online food delivery rider, lying on the roadside. His Honda Giorno motorcycle was found about 10 metres away with severe rear damage. A grey BMW with Bangkok registration plate was also found at the scene with heavy front-end damage, particularly on the left side, and a shattered windshield. The driver, identified as Phumint, 22, remained at the scene and was taken in for questioning.
A witness, a friend of the deceased, told police that both men had just left a restaurant and were riding motorcycles when the victim was leading ahead. The BMW reportedly overtook their motorcycle before violently colliding with the rear of the victim’s vehicle.
The driver initially declined to give detailed statements at the scene and requested to provide testimony at the police station instead.
On May 1, police confirmed that the suspect’s blood alcohol level measured 93 milligrams percent, exceeding the legal limit. He was later formally charged with reckless driving causing death, driving under the influence resulting in death, and causing property damage.
The suspect was brought before the Thanyaburi Provincial Court for detention proceedings. Investigators requested 12 days of pre-trial custody while further evidence and witness statements were collected.
The court later approved temporary release on bail set at 120,000 baht. The suspect was ordered to report back to court on July 27.
In the aftermath of the incident, the suspect’s family reportedly provided an initial compensation payment of 100,000 baht to the victim’s relatives, with further negotiations expected.
The case has drawn public attention after a university student council issued a statement addressing concerns over drunk driving and speeding. Authorities continue to proceed with legal action as investigations move forward.
