Drunk driver kills one, injures one in pickup-sedan crash

Khaosod•Society•217d ago

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A drunk driving incident on January 31, 2026, resulted in a fatal collision where a pickup truck driver, Mr. Chaiyanarong, crashed into a sedan, leading to one death and one injury.

•A fatal road accident occurred on January 31, 2026, in Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province.
•A pickup truck driven by a drunk Mr. Chaiyanarong, 25, collided with a sedan, causing it to overturn.
•The crash resulted in the death of Ms. Thidarat, 28, a passenger in the sedan, and minor injuries to the sedan's driver.
•Mr. Chaiyanarong had a blood alcohol content of 154 mg%, exceeding the legal limit, and faces charges of drunk driving causing death and injury.

Overview

•On Jan 31, 2026, at 00:30 AM, an accident was reported on the Phachi-Nakhon Luang road in Phachi District, Ayutthaya.
•Mr. Chaiyanarong was driving a pickup truck after consuming alcohol with friends, leading to impaired driving.
•A pickup truck driven by Mr. Chaiyanarong collided with a Nissan sedan.
•The impact caused the sedan to overturn across the central median, resulting in significant damage.
•Ms. Thidarat, 28, a passenger in the sedan, sustained severe injuries and later died after initial resuscitation efforts.
•The driver of the sedan sustained minor injuries.
•Mr. Chaiyanarong had a blood alcohol content of 154 mg% when tested, exceeding the legal limit.
•Mr. Chaiyanarong was arrested and charged with drunk driving causing death and injury, and driving with an excessive blood alcohol level.

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Key Quotes

Mr. Chaiyanarong

"Worked in Saraburi. After work, drank liquor with friends before driving home. Cannot remember the accident. Realized I had already crashed into the back of the sedan."

ทำงานอยู่ใน จ.สระบุรี หลังเลิกงานได้ดื่มสุรากับเพื่อนก่อนขับรถกลับบ้าน และไม่สามารถจำเหตุการณ์ขณะเกิดอุบัติเหตุได้ รู้ตัวอีกทีคือตอนรถพุ่งชนท้ายรถเก๋งแล้ว

Key Entities

Person

Pol. Lt. Col. Techasak Jamcharoon(พ.ต.ต.เตชาศักดิ์ แจ่มจำรุณ)

Investigative Superintendent (Inquiry) at Phachi Police Station who received the accident report.

Ms. Thidarat(น.ส.ธิดารัตน์)

A 28-year-old passenger in the sedan who died as a result of the accident.

Mr. Chaiyanarong(นาย ชัยณรงค์)

The 25-year-old driver of the pickup truck who was intoxicated and caused the fatal accident.

Organization

Phachi Police Station(สภ.ภาชี)

The police station that received the report and handled the investigation of the fatal accident.

Phuttha Sawan Foundation(มูลนิธิพุทไธสวรรย์)

The rescue foundation that was coordinated to provide assistance at the accident scene.

Nissan(นิสสัน)ℹ️

The brand of the sedan involved in the fatal collision.

Phachi Hospital(โรงพยาบาลภาชี)

The hospital where Ms. Thidarat was taken after the accident and subsequently passed away.

Isuzu(อีซูซุ)ℹ️

The brand of the pickup truck involved in the fatal collision.

Place

Saraburi Province(จ.สระบุรี)ℹ️

The province where Mr. Chaiyanarong worked, from which he was driving home.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province(จ.พระนครศรีอยุธยา)ℹ️

The province where the fatal traffic accident occurred.

Tambon Phachi(ต.ภาชี)

The subdistrict within Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province, where the accident took place.

Phachi District(อ.ภาชี)

The district in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province where the fatal road accident occurred.

Phachi – Nakhon Luang Road(ถนนสายภาชี – นครหลวง)

The specific road in Phachi District, Ayutthaya Province, where the fatal vehicle collision occurred.

Timeline

January 31, 2026(31 ม.ค. 69)

The date of the fatal traffic accident.