Brit killed in moped crash in Thailand while 'arguing with another driver'

22 May 2024 , 09:55
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The accident was caught on CCTV cameras shown in the video above
The accident was caught on CCTV cameras shown in the video above

A BRIT has died in a horror crash after losing control of his scooter in a 'row' with another driver and crashing into a post.

The 57-year-old man was riding a moped during heavy rain on Tuesday when he crashed into the concrete pillar in Pattaya, Thailand.

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The British retiree was killed in a head-on crash with an electricity postCredit: Asia Pacific Press / ViralPress
CCTV showed the Brit just moments before the fatal crash
CCTV showed the Brit just moments before the fatal crashCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

CCTV footage showed the man just moments before losing control of his scooter, skidding across the road in a hail of sparks and smashing into the concrete post.

Paramedics rushed to the scene but the UK national was sadly already deceased.

Onlookers claimed the victim had been arguing with a food seller on a motorcycle sidecar as they both whizzed along the road.

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He was not wearing a helmet and had suffered a severe head wound.

One local said: "Before the crash happened I noticed, there was an argument. The motorcycle rider was shouting at the food vendor with the trailer. They were riding alongside each other and the other person shouted something back.

"I saw the food vendor overtake the man on the motorcycle and then there was a big crash. He hit the electricity pole and I called the emergency services."

Siriyaporn Kongphetsak who is leading the investigation said the deceased person's Honda Air Blade motorcycle was damaged, with debris scattered on the road.

She added: "Officers have taken pictures of the scene as evidence along with CCTV footage from cameras, that could capture a few seconds of the crash.

"The body of the deceased has been moved to a hospital for a post-mortem examination and will be waiting for relatives to collect for a funeral."

Horror pics showed wreckage as the scene after the collision
Horror pics showed wreckage as the scene after the collisionCredit: Asia Pacific Press / ViralPress

Sayan Bose

Thailand, Police

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