Chiang Mai woman dies after motorcycle crashes into parked truck in Thalang

A 31-year-old woman from Chiang Mai died after her motorcycle crashed into the rear of a parked trailer truck in Srisoonthorn early this morning, with Thalang Police continuing their investigation.

Pol Lt Col Kraisorn Boonprasop said police received a report of the accident at about 2:30am. The crash happened on the northbound side of Thepkrasattri Rd in front of a self-service laundry near the Srisoonthorn Municipality office in Moo 8, Srisoonthorn.

Rescue workers from the Srisoonthorn Municipality rescue unit and officials from the Kusoldharm Phuket Foundation arrived to find a black-and-grey Honda Wave 110i motorcycle, registered in Chiang Mai, lodged beneath the rear of a parked trailer truck.

The rider was identified as Patimakan Kaewdee, 31, from Mae Rim District in Chiang Mai Province. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The trailer truck, registered in Phuket, was driven by 57-year-old Chatri Saejo. Police said initial investigations found that Mr Chatri had been transporting goods from the Supercheap headquarters in Phuket to a branch in Krabi when he stopped the truck on the left side of the road and switched on the hazard lights before going into a nearby 7-Eleven store to buy food.

About five minutes later, Ms Patimakan’s motorcycle crashed into the rear of the truck, police said.

Forensic doctors from Vachira Phuket Hospital carried out a preliminary examination at the scene before the body was taken to the hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police also requested a blood alcohol test for the deceased.

Mr Chatri underwent a breathalyser test, which returned a negative result. Police said the investigation is continuing and legal proceedings will follow as appropriate.