Police Officer Killed in Wrong-Way Motorcycle Collision on Rama 2 Interchange
A police officer died after his motorcycle collided with a van while traveling against traffic on the Rama 2 interchange in Bangkok.
On the morning of November 9, 2026, a fatal traffic accident occurred on the Rama 2 interchange in Bangkok, resulting in the death of a police officer. According to reports from Khaosod Online, police were notified of the incident at approximately 3:38 a.m. The officer, who was riding a motorcycle against the flow of traffic, collided with a van near the exit toward Kanchanaphisek Road in the Bang Khun Thian district. Emergency responders, including officers from Samae Dam Police Station and medical personnel from Siriraj Hospital, arrived at the scene to find the officer deceased. The van involved sustained significant front-end damage. The victim was found without a helmet and had suffered severe injuries. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage to clarify the circumstances surrounding the officer's decision to enter the interchange against traffic. For residents and travelers, this incident serves as a reminder of the extreme dangers associated with wrong-way driving on high-speed interchanges, which are strictly prohibited for motorcycles. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the collision.
