Pickup driver dies after crashing into motorway barrier in Chonburi

Khaosod•Society•19d ago

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An unidentified man in his 40s died after his pickup truck clipped a trailer and crashed into a barrier on the motorway in Chonburi.

•A pickup truck driver died after losing control and crashing into a road barrier on the motorway in Chonburi province.
•The accident occurred at 16:00 on September 2, 2026, at kilometer 82, inbound to Pattaya.
•The vehicle clipped a trailer driven by Mr. Athitthep before colliding with the barrier.
•Authorities suspect the driver may have fainted due to a pre-existing medical condition.

•At 16:00 on September 2, 2026, Bang Pakong-Khao Khiao Highway Police received a report of a vehicle accident at kilometer 82 of the motorway, inbound to Pattaya.
•The accident occurred in the area of Moo 2, Nong Khang Khok Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chonburi Province.
•Bang Pakong-Khao Khiao Highway Police and Tri Khun Thamma Foundation rescue workers inspected the scene.
•A white Isuzu D-Max pickup truck was found crashed into the center barrier, with a man aged approximately 40 found dead in the driver's seat.
•Mr. Athitthep, the trailer driver, stated that the pickup truck suddenly swerved from the left lane into the right lane and cut in front of the trailer, causing a collision.
•Authorities hypothesize the driver may have fainted from an illness or a flare-up of a pre-existing medical condition, leading to loss of vehicle control.
•Medical examiners will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death, and authorities will review CCTV footage to summarize the accident details.

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Bang Pakong-Khao Khiao Highway Police(ตำรวจทางหลวงบางปะกง-เขาเขียว)

The police unit that received the accident report and inspected the scene.

Tri Khun Thamma Foundation(มูลนิธิไตรคุณธรรม)

The rescue organization coordinated to provide assistance at the scene.

Mr. Athitthep(นายอาทิตย์เทพ)

The driver of the white trailer involved in the collision.

Moo 2, Nong Khang Khok Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chonburi Province(หมู่ 2 ต.หนองข้างคอก อ.เมือง จ.ชลบุรี)

The location where the accident occurred at kilometer 82 of the motorway.