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Police Officer Denied Bail Following Fatal Hit-and-Run in Phitsanulok
A police officer has been remanded to prison after a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a 16-year-old victim.
On September 7, 2026, authorities in Phitsanulok provided an update regarding a fatal traffic accident that occurred on the night of September 2. According to Khaosod Online, a Toyota Fortuner collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old identified as 'Nong Khaopan' and leaving two others injured. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene immediately following the collision.
Police investigations later identified the driver as a police officer holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Pol. Lt. Col.). The officer subsequently surrendered to investigators, expressed remorse to the victim's family, and indicated a willingness to provide compensation. The officer currently faces two primary charges: reckless driving causing death and injury, and failing to stop to provide assistance after an accident.
Phitsanulok provincial police officials confirmed that the court has denied the officer bail, and he has been remanded to prison. Additionally, the Investigation Division of Provincial Police Region 6 has initiated a disciplinary inquiry into the officer's conduct. For residents and travelers, this case highlights the ongoing enforcement of traffic laws and the legal consequences for hit-and-run incidents in Thailand. As the judicial process is ongoing, further details regarding the specific sentencing or the outcome of the disciplinary investigation remain to be confirmed.