Safety
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Lopburi Involves Individual Wearing Electronic Monitoring Device
A 33-year-old woman wearing an electronic monitoring (EM) device died following a motorcycle collision on Highway 3017 in Lopburi on August 20, 2026.
On August 20, 2026, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Highway 3017 (Lopburi–Wang Muang route) in the Tha Sala sub-district of Lopburi. According to a report by Khaosod Online, a 33-year-old woman operating a motorcycle while wearing an electronic monitoring (EM) device was involved in a collision with a pickup truck during heavy rain.
Witnesses and reports indicate that the motorcycle was traveling behind a black pickup truck and attempted to overtake it along the left shoulder. The vehicles made contact, causing the motorcycle to lose control, strike a traffic sign, and subsequently hit a utility pole. The force of the impact threw the rider into a nearby drainage canal. Local residents and rescue teams arrived at the scene to perform CPR, but the victim succumbed to her injuries before she could be transported to a hospital.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights the hazardous road conditions that can occur during Thailand’s rainy season, particularly on routes with heavy traffic and narrow shoulders. While the presence of the EM device was noted in the report, it is not stated as a contributing factor to the accident. Authorities, led by Police Lieutenant Phat Tosamran, are currently investigating the circumstances of the collision. Further details regarding the official cause of the crash and potential legal proceedings remain to be confirmed by local law enforcement.