Two big bike riders killed by 18-wheeler

Two great bike riders were killed in Khao Yoi area on Sunday morning when their scooters collided and were then struck by an 18-wheeler.

A woman and a man named Rachata Boon-sra, both identified as drivers, were riding their motorcycles in a large group of more than 100 people when the incident happened in front of a PTT gas station on Phetkasem Road in tambon Huay Rong at around 8am according to a Khao Yoi authorities officer.

Witnesses claimed that the two-wheelers were traveling at high speed, with some driving others on both the left and right sides, spreading across three prospects lanes. At one level, Supatchara’s and Rachata’s riders grazed one another and both fell off their bikes. An 18-wheeler vehicle behind them struck them, leaving them with their deaths at the scene. The vehicle driver fled the scene of the accident. Unidentified motorist was hurt in the collision and was taken to Khao Yoi Hospital.

The great bike group was reported to be heading to the lower-central province’s Kaeng Krachan district.