Alleged intoxicated driver injured after truck overturns in Chonburi

Chonburi –

An alleged intoxicated driver was injured after his truck crashed into road barriers and overturned in the Phan Thong district over the past weekend.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a overturned pickup truck lying on the road. The driver, Mr. Anek Phonkratok, 39, was stuck inside the cab. Rescue workers helped him out but he refused to go to a hospital or get medical assistance. His employees took him from the scene.

Mr. Anek’s son, who later arrived at the scene, reportedly told police that his father drunk some alcohol before heading back home.

CCTV footage nearby shows the truck crashed into road barriers and then overturned. Police are continuing their investigation for further potential legal action.

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for more than four years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.