Pattaya —
A pickup truck crashed into a power pole in Pattaya after swerving to avoid a stray dog that ran in front of it. The crash killed two people instantly.
A video of the accident can be seen here, however, viewer discretion is advised.
The tragic accident occurred on Thursday, August 31st, on Huay Yai Road in the Huay Yai area of Banglamung District, Chonburi Province. Police, The Pattaya News, and a rescue unit rushed to the scene after being alerted to the mishap at 03:30 AM.
They found a bronze Isuzu D-Max pickup truck had crashed into a local convenience store by the roadside. The store and the car were significantly damaged and were surrounded by merchandise and car parts.
The truck had also caused damage to a power pole and another car parked nearby.
On the road, the authorities found the lifeless body of a store worker, Mr. Paisal Boonlert, 54. Another victim, Mr. Jirameth Natthanithisin, 31, the driver, was found dead inside the car wreckage.
The Pattaya News interviewed an eyewitness to the accident, Mr. Kritsada Thaewnachum, 27. He said that he noticed two dogs chasing each other on the road when the pickup truck reached the accident scene at a high speed. The driver swerved to try to avoid the dogs, causing the truck to hit the store where the unfortunate worker was sitting. Both victims died instantly due to their grievous injuries.
Police collected CCTV footage from the site to ascertain the final exact cause of the accident. The bodies were sent to a local hospital to await funeral arrangements.
