A motorcycle carrying two foreign nationals crashed into a tree on Jomtien Second Road, resulting in the death of a man and leaving a woman critically injured.
At around 5:00 AM, local authorities were alerted to the accident near the Nong Phong intersection. When they arrived, they found a severely damaged motorcycle that had collided with the median strip. Nearby, two victims were discovered on the ground. The male, believed to be in his late twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries. The female passenger, also a foreign national and appearing to be in her mid-twenties, was critically injured and immediately transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in intensive care. Authorities have not yet released their identities but confirmed they were visitors to the area.
Witnesses stated that the motorcycle was speeding down Jomtien Second Road before losing control, swerving, and crashing into the median strip before striking a tree.
Local residents quickly contacted emergency services, but unfortunately, it was too late for the male rider.
Authorities are investigating the crash, with initial findings suggesting that excessive speed may have played a role. Investigators are also considering whether alcohol or other factors contributed to the accident.
Police plan to review surveillance footage from nearby businesses and street cameras to determine more details about the events leading up to the crash.
This area is known for frequent accidents, especially during the nighttime and early morning hours.
