Drunk Driver Charged Following Fatal Accident in Amnat Charoen
A 64-year-old man faces two criminal charges after a fatal drunk driving incident involving a 15-year-old student in Amnat Charoen province.
On October 28, 2026, a tragic traffic accident occurred on a road near Ban Kham Ngu Lueam in the Non Pho sub-district of Amnat Charoen, resulting in the death of a 15-year-old student. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the victim was walking toward a rice field with her mother when she was struck by a pickup truck driven by a 64-year-old man identified as Mr. Subin. Following the incident, local police at the Amnat Charoen City Police Station have formally charged the driver with two counts: driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in death, and reckless driving causing the death of another person. Police investigators confirmed that the driver's blood alcohol level exceeded 100 milligrams percent, though specific details regarding the test results remain restricted due to legal protocols. For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a somber reminder of the severe risks associated with impaired driving on rural Thai roads. While the legal proceedings are now underway, the investigation continues as authorities finalize the case file for the court. Further updates regarding the judicial process will depend on the ongoing police inquiry and subsequent court hearings.
