Delivery driver asleep, fatal crash with flower vendor's sidecar

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

A fatigued delivery driver's lapse into sleep caused a fatal collision with a flower vendor's motorcycle sidecar on Phra Samut Chedi Road.

•A delivery driver fell asleep at the wheel of his truck, crashing into a flower vendor's sidecar. The vendor, Ms. Wannaa Sinsomngam, died from her injuries.
•The accident occurred on Phra Utit 90 – Wat Jan Kaew Phet Road in Samut Prakan province.
•The driver, Mr. Patipatr, stated he lacked sufficient rest due to work and caring for his two-month-old child.

Overview

•At 11:00 AM on May 29, 2026, police received a report of a traffic accident.
•A delivery truck driven by Mr. Patipatr collided with a motorcycle sidecar belonging to flower vendor Ms. Wannaa Sinsomngam.
•Ms. Wannaa Sinsomngam sustained severe injuries and died at the scene.
•Mr. Patipatr attributes the accident to insufficient rest and the need to care for his 2-month-old child.
•The truck also struck a parked car owned by Ms. Vasana, pushing it into a tree.
•Another passenger in the truck, Mr. Suppachai, sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital.
•Mr. Patipatr remained at the scene and surrendered to the police.
•The deceased's body was sent to the forensic institute for autopsy, and Mr. Patipatr was taken for further questioning.

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Key Quotes

ปฏิภัทร

"Last night I didn't get enough rest, and I had to help my wife care for our 2-month-old baby at home until late. I only realized when the car collided with the sidecar."

ก็เมื่อคืนที่ผ่านมานอนหลับพักผ่อนไม่เพียงพอ อีกยังต้องช่วยภรรยาดูลูกน้อยวัย 2 เดือนอยู่ที่บ้านจนดึก เมื่อมารู้สึกตัวอีกทีตอนที่รถชนประสานงานกับรถซาเล้งพ่วงข้าง

Key Entities

Organization

Ban Khlong Suan Police Station(สภ.บ้านคลองสวน)

The police station that received the accident report and will handle the case.

Phra Samut Chedi Sothorn Hospital(โรงพยาบาลพระสมุทรเจดีย์สวาทยานนท์)

The hospital whose medical personnel assisted at the accident scene.

Ruamkatanyu Foundation(มูลนิธิร่วมกตัญญู)

A rescue foundation that provided emergency medical services and transported the injured.

Person

Pol. Lt. Wattanapong Wonghomhuan(ร.ต.ท.วัฒนพงศ์ วงษ์หอมหวน)

Deputy Investigating Officer at Ban Khlong Suan Police Station who responded to the accident.

Ms. Wannaa Sinsomngam(น.ส.วันนา สินโฉมงาม)

The flower vendor who was fatally injured in the accident.

Mr. Patipatr(นายปฏิภัทร)

The 29-year-old driver of the delivery truck who claims to have fallen asleep at the wheel.

Mr. Suppachai Trisang(นายศุภชัย ไตรแสง)

The 24-year-old vehicle attendant (เด็กรถ) in the delivery truck who sustained injuries.

Ms. Vasana(นางวาสนา)

The owner of the parked Honda CR-V that was hit by the delivery truck.

Place

Honda CR-V, Black, License Plate 7 KPh 8449 Bangkok(ฮอนด้า รุ่น CR-V สีดำ หมายเลขทะเบียน 7 ก พ 8449 กทม.)

The parked car that was struck by the delivery truck after the initial collision.

Honda Wave, Blue, Modified into a sidecar trailer with a roof, License Plate 3 Ksat 7695 Bangkok(ฮอนด้า รุ่นเวฟ สีน้ำเงิน ดัดแปลงเป็นพ่วงข้างแบบมีหลังคา หมายเลขทะเบียน 3 กษ 7695 กทม.)

The motorcycle and sidecar belonging to Ms. Wannaa Sinsomngam that was struck by the delivery truck.

Nissan, Bronze-Gray, License Plate 1 Phtsor 723 Bangkok(นิสสัน สีบรอนด์-เทา หมายเลขทะเบียน 1 ฒษ 723 กทม.)

The delivery truck involved in the accident.

Phra Utit 90 – Wat Jan Kaew Phet Road(ถนนสายประชาอุทิศ 90–วัดจันทร์แก้วเพ็ชรฯ)

The location where the fatal traffic accident occurred.

Samut Prakan(สมุทรปราการ)ℹ️

The province where the accident took place.

Phra Samut Chedi(พระสมุทรเจดีย์)ℹ️

The district in Samut Prakan where the accident occurred.