Pickup Truck Crashes into Utility Pole in Pattaya; Driver Flees Scene
A pickup truck driver abandoned their vehicle after crashing into a roadside light pole in Pattaya, only to return later wearing different clothing.
On October 13, 2026, at approximately 2:30 AM, a Toyota Revo pickup truck crashed into a roadside utility pole on the railway-side road near the Phai Thong curve in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. According to Khaosod Online, emergency responders from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation and Bang Lamung police arrived to find the vehicle with severe front-end damage, but the driver was missing.
A 26-year-old witness reported seeing the vehicle traveling at high speed before hearing long braking sounds and witnessing the collision. The witness stated that the driver exited the vehicle immediately after the crash and left the scene, allegedly being picked up by another party. Later, a man returned to the site wearing different clothes, claiming he had left to change due to shock, though the witness noted this individual did not match the description of the original driver.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the risks associated with high-speed driving on local curves. While the vehicle has been recovered, the identity of the actual driver and the circumstances surrounding the driver's departure and subsequent return remain under investigation by local authorities. Travelers are advised to exercise caution when navigating the railway-side road, particularly during late-night hours.
