Traffic Police Officer Killed in Udon Thani Collision
A traffic police officer was struck and killed by a pickup truck while directing traffic in front of a school in Udon Thani province.
On November 5, 2026, a fatal traffic accident occurred on the outbound Mittraphap Road in Udon Thani, resulting in the death of a police officer. According to reports from Khaosod Online, Police Lieutenant Kiattisak Somthet, 54, was performing traffic duties in front of the Udon Thani International School when a white pickup truck lost control and struck him. The impact was severe enough to throw the officer over the school fence, leading to his death. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 39-year-old Mr. Thawatchai, was trapped inside the truck after it overturned into a roadside ditch. Rescue teams utilized hydraulic cutting equipment for approximately 30 minutes to extract him from the wreckage. He sustained injuries during the incident. Surveillance footage reportedly shows the officer attempting to evade the vehicle, but he was unable to move in time. For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the importance of extreme caution when driving near school zones and active traffic control points. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the loss of vehicle control. Further details regarding potential charges against the driver or specific mechanical failures of the vehicle remain to be confirmed by the Udon Thani police.
