PUBLISHED: 3 Apr 2025 at 16: 09
On Wednesday evening, a French tourist was fatally hit by a car at a horse crossing in the state of Muang.
According to Pol Capt Thammawat Sukheewat, assistant research chief at Muang authorities place, who was called at 10.45pm, the fatal collision occurred on Saengchutor Road in front of JJ Market in tambon Ban Nua.
A 40-year-old European man’s body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the side of the road, his body being injured repeatedly with his face, arms, hands, and body. Before taking him to Phaholpolpaypayuhasena Hospital, doctors second rushed him through the procedure.
Krittaphat Kamrai, 24, a native of Kanchanaburi, was waiting for the authorities at the field. He had no liquor in his system, according to a test performed on-site.
According to Kanchanaburi police chief Pol Col Surayut Mekmangkol, the wounded visitor was later declared dead at the medical shortly after midnight. The body was taken to Bangkok’s Police General Hospital for a post-mortem investigation. The death was disclosed to the French ambassador.
The French gentleman crossed the road from the market, according to surveillance footage from the field. He was severely struck by the vehicle driven by Mr. Krittaphat after crossing the road gate and taking two or three actions on the horse crossing.
According to authorities, their investigation revealed that the pilot had entered the passing without using his brakes. The French gentleman tried to jump, but the fall was too small.
The vehicle has been charged with reckless driving that resulted in death by the authorities. He is being held by the authorities.