Transport
Fatal Road Accident in Chonburi Claims Life of 26-Year-Old Driver
A 26-year-old woman died after her SUV veered into a canal in Chonburi while attempting to avoid a delivery rider.
On September 11, 2026, a fatal traffic accident occurred in the Map Pong sub-district of Phan Thong, Chonburi. According to reports from Khaosod Online Thailand, a 26-year-old woman lost control of her white Mitsubishi Pajero, bearing Prachin Buri license plates, and plunged into a roadside canal.
Local authorities, led by Police Lieutenant Wisut Phrompracha of the Phan Thong Police Station, were notified of the incident and arrived at the scene alongside rescue teams from the Sawang Utthayan Phan Thong Foundation. Upon inspection, responders discovered the vehicle submerged in the canal and confirmed the death of the driver, who sustained a significant head injury. Preliminary accounts suggest the driver swerved to avoid a delivery rider, leading to the loss of vehicle control.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with navigating local roads, particularly where interactions between passenger vehicles and delivery motorcycles are frequent. While the initial report points to an evasive maneuver as the cause, the police are currently gathering evidence and witness statements to finalize the official investigation into the exact circumstances of the crash. The authorities have not yet released further details regarding the status of the delivery rider involved.
