Thai delivery driver asleep at the wheel, killing himself and 2 others

A tragic accident occurred today, involving a pick-up truck and a private car in Sairok district of Thailand‘s Kanchanaburi province. The collision resulted in the loss of three lives, including a husband and wife who were on holiday. The suspected cause of the incident is the truck driver’s drowsiness while driving.

At the scene of the accident, a white Toyota Vigo pick-up truck was found to have collided with a bronze Pajero car. The truck driver, 45 year old Wichet Nakwong, was discovered lifeless behind the wheel. In the Pajero, a 64 year old man named Manoch, and his wife, 62 year old Siriwann, also lost their lives. After the initial examination by medical teams, the bodies were transported to Sai Yok Hospital.

It was reported that Wichet was transporting goods from Pathum Thani to Thong Pha Phum District. Prior to the accident, he had informed his…