Transport
Fatal Motorcycle Accident at Construction Site in Don Mueang
A 54-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a 10-wheel truck at a water pipe installation site in Bangkok.
On August 20, 2026, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Song Prapha Road in the Don Mueang district of Bangkok. According to a report by Khaosod Online, a 54-year-old man riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle collided with the rear of a 10-wheel crane truck parked at a construction site.
Local authorities, including police from Don Mueang Station, medical personnel from Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, and rescue volunteers, responded to the scene at approximately 12:30 a.m. The incident took place in an area where two of the three lanes were closed to traffic to facilitate water pipe installation work. Workers at the site stated that traffic cones and warning lights had been deployed to alert motorists to the lane closures.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the importance of exercising extreme caution when navigating road construction zones, particularly during nighttime hours when visibility is reduced. While the site workers reported that safety measures were in place, the exact circumstances leading to the motorcyclist failing to navigate the construction zone remain under investigation by local police. Further details regarding the official cause of the collision are expected to be confirmed as the investigation proceeds.