Man crushed to death after clinging to moving truck in Samut Sakhon

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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A 39-year-old container truck driver died after falling from a 22-wheel truck he was clinging to during a dispute over a rear-end collision.

•The incident occurred at 12:30 PM on July 18, 2026, on Khlong Khae Rai Road, Samut Sakhon.
•A 39-year-old man died after being crushed by the rear wheels of a 22-wheel truck.
•The truck driver, Arthit, claimed the deceased clung to the vehicle during a dispute over a damaged bumper.
•Police are investigating the claims as a public service unit was available along the route for reporting.

•On July 18, 2026, at 12:30 PM, Police Captain Prawit Krongsiri received a report of a man crushed by a truck on Khlong Khae Rai Road.
•Police Captain Prawit Krongsiri and Ruamkatanyu Foundation rescue workers discovered the body of a 39-year-old man with lower body injuries from truck wheels.
•A 22-wheel truck driven by Arthit was found nearby with blood on the rear right wheel and a detached front right bumper.
•Arthit stated the deceased accused Arthit of hitting the rear of a container truck and attempted to take the truck keys.
•Arthit drove the truck away while the deceased clung to the vehicle, eventually falling and being crushed by the rear wheels.
•Arthit claimed the decision to drive away was due to fear of being attacked by the deceased.
•Police have detained Arthit for interrogation and are investigating the cause of the incident.
•Police expressed skepticism toward Arthit's claim because a public service unit was located along the route where help could have been sought.

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Arthit

"I immediately turned the key and drove away to find the police or security guards in front of the company because I was afraid he would attack me."

ผมก็เลยบิดกุญแจรถขับรถออกมาทันที เพื่อมาหาตำรวจ หรือรปภ.หน้าบริษัท เพราะกลัวถูกเขาทำร้าย

Prawit Krongsiri(ประวิตร กรองศิริ)

Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Krathum Baen Police Station.

Arthit(อาทิตย์)

A 58-year-old truck driver from Krabi Province who was detained for investigation.

Krathum Baen Police Station(สภ.กระทุ่มแบน)

The police station handling the investigation in Samut Sakhon.

Krathum Baen Hospital(รพ.กระทุ่มแบน)ℹ️

The medical facility coordinated by police to handle the deceased.

Ruamkatanyu Foundation(มูลนิธิร่วมกตัญญู)

The rescue unit that assisted at the scene of the accident.

Khlong Khae Rai Road(ถนนเลียบคลองแคราย)

The location in Khae Rai Subdistrict, Krathum Baen District, Samut Sakhon, where the death occurred.