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Sedan Driver Injured, Passenger Killed in Chonburi Bypass Accident





PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya


Chonburi —

A car accident claimed one life and left another seriously injured on the Chonburi bypass bridge Tuesday, February 13th.

The incident occurred in Moo 8, Napa sub-district, Mueang district, Chonburi. Upon arrival at the accident scene, rescue workers found a black BMW sedan had collided with the foundation of the bypass bridge.

The collision resulted in serious injuries to the sedan driver, 26-year-old Mr. Aphirak Kongprateb. However, his passenger, an unidentified man in his mid-20s, was killed due to severe head injuries.

Mr. Aphirak was extricated from the car wreckage as his legs were trapped. Rescue workers provided initial medical aid before transporting him to Chonburi Hospital for further treatment.

According to eyewitness Mr. Phornchai Sakuljankeasam, 58, he was driving in the left lane when he noticed the BMW approaching at high speed and swerving into his lane. The sedan then collided with the bridge on the right, leading to the devastating accident.

Chonburi Police are looking into the accident.

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya
PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

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Aim Tanakorn

The local news translator at The Pattaya News. Aim is a twenty-four year old who currently lives in Bangkok. Interested in English translation, story-telling, and entrepreneurship, he believes that hard-working is an indispensable component of every success in this world.






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