Safety
Van Driver Hospitalized After High-Speed Crash in Lampang
A van driver was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing into a tree in Lampang; police had previously clocked the vehicle at 143 km/h.
On the afternoon of September 9, 2026, a serious traffic accident occurred on the Phahonyothin Road in the Ko Kha District of Lampang Province. According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, a white Toyota van veered off the road and collided with a tree in the central median near kilometer marker 667. The impact caused significant damage to the front of the vehicle.
Emergency responders from the Lampang Rescue Association arrived at the scene to find the driver, a man estimated to be between 40 and 45 years old, suffering from chest injuries. He was found in a disoriented state and was unable to communicate clearly. He was transported to Ko Kha Hospital for urgent medical evaluation.
Preliminary investigations by local authorities revealed that highway police had detected the van traveling at 143 km/h at a checkpoint approximately one kilometer before the crash site. When the vehicle failed to arrive at the checkpoint, officers were alerted to the accident. While authorities suspect the driver may have fallen asleep at the wheel, the exact cause of the collision remains under investigation. For travelers and residents in the area, this incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with high-speed driving and driver fatigue on major thoroughfares. Further details regarding the driver's condition and the final police report are pending.
