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Pickup Truck Crash Kills Father After School Drop-off, Suspected Drowsy Driving

Pickup Truck Crash Kills Father After School Drop-off, Suspected Drowsy Driving

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A fatal pickup truck accident occurred in Ratchaburi when the driver, a Myanmar national, crashed into a power pylon, resulting in his death after dropping his child at school; investigators suspect drowsy driving.

  • •A pickup truck crashed into a high-voltage power pylon in Damnoen Saduak, Ratchaburi.
  • •The driver, identified as Mr. Yudid, a 50-year-old Myanmar national, died at the scene.
  • •The incident occurred after the victim had dropped his child at Wat Sanam Chai School.
  • •Investigators suspect the cause of the accident was drowsy driving due to insufficient rest.

Overview

  • •On May 21, 2026, a traffic accident occurred on Phet Kasem Road, Moo 8, Don Kruea Subdistrict, Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi Province.
  • •A Toyota Mighty-X pickup truck, license plate Phk-7268 Ratchaburi, veered off the road and collided with a high-voltage power pylon.
  • •Mr. Yudid, a 50-year-old Myanmar national, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • •Investigators preliminarily suspect the accident was caused by the driver falling asleep at the wheel due to insufficient rest.
  • •The victim was a driver for a fruit and vegetable wholesale company.
  • •Prior to the accident, Mr. Yudid had just driven his child to Wat Sanam Chai School.
  • •Authorities will conduct a blood test to measure alcohol levels and determine the exact cause of the accident.
  • •Mr. Yudid's driver's license was found to be valid until 2028.

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Key Entities

Person

Mr. Yudid(นายยูดิด)
The 50-year-old Myanmar national who died in a fatal pickup truck accident after dropping his child at school.
Pol. Lt. Col. Chanavee Nukongmai(พ.ต.ต.ชนวีร์ หนูคงใหม่)
The investigating officer from Damnoen Saduak Police Station who was notified of the fatal pickup truck accident.

Organization

Damnoen Saduak Police Station(สภ.ดำเนินสะดวก)
The police station that responded to the fatal pickup truck accident.
Sawong Ratchaburi Foundation(มูลนิธิสว่างราชบุรี)
The rescue foundation that responded to the fatal pickup truck accident in Ratchaburi.

Place

Wat Sanam Chai School(โรงเรียนวัดสนามชัย)
The school where the victim dropped his child shortly before the fatal accident.
Ratchaburi(ราชบุรี)ℹ️
The province where the fatal pickup truck accident occurred.