CHONBURI – A 54-year-old Dutch national died in a motorcycle accident in the early hours of Wednesday, December 18, after crashing into a parked pickup truck and trailer in Chonburi province. The incident occurred near Khao Pho Thong Temple in the Pong sub-district of Banglamung district.

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Emergency responders from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation and local police arrived at the scene but were unable to resuscitate the rider, who was pronounced dead at the location. The victim, identified by his clothing as a white sweater with black stripes and black shorts, sustained multiple scratches and a severe head injury.

His overturned Yamaha Aerox 155 motorcycle was found approximately 10 meters from his body, indicating a high-impact collision. A 40-year-old witness, who is also the owner of the parked pickup truck and trailer, reported hearing a loud noise around 1:30 a.m. He stated that he saw the motorcycle losing control at high speed before striking the rear of the trailer. The force of the impact propelled the rider’s body over 20 meters from the point of collision.

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Police are investigating the cause of the accident by reviewing available CCTV footage, with a focus on excessive speed and other contributing factors. The motorcycle has been impounded at Nong Prue Police Station for further examination, and the victim’s body has been transferred to Pattamakun Hospital for an official autopsy.

-Thailand News (TN)