BANGKOK– A devastating early-morning crash inside a peaceful residential community in Nonthaburi left three women dead after a drunk driver collided with a local tuk-tuk . Police have pressed multiple criminal charges against the 31-year-old luxury car driver following the fatal incident.
The tragedy occurred during the early morning hours in a quiet housing estate along Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road in Bang Bua Thong district. Police identified the suspect as Yosthorn, a 31-year-old man who was driving a luxury BMW sedan while heavily intoxicated. His vehicle slammed directly into a small motorized tuk-tuk carrying three residents.
Key Takeaways
- Tragic Loss of Life:A drunk BMW driver killed three women after smashing into a three-wheeled tuk-tuk in Bang Bua Thong.
- Severe Criminal Charges:Authorities charged the suspect with drunk driving and reckless driving causing death, denying rumors of shared negligence.
- Grieving Families Seek Justice:Victims’ relatives declined early cash offers, demanding full legal accountability for the tragic loss of their loved ones.
The severe impact resulted in the immediate deaths of all three occupants inside the three-wheeled vehicle. Investigators identified the victims as 37-year-old tuk-tuk driver Pratumporn Prasertkantrong, along with her two elderly passengers, 82-year-old Lamai Utchamakornlak and 77-year-old Phat Sae-Ngo. According to reporting by Thairath News , the sudden loss has deeply shaken the tight-knit residential neighborhood.
Police Clarify Charges and Deny Rumors
Police Captain Nipon Polsawat from the Bang Bua Thong Police Station confirmed that officers interrogated the suspect shortly after the incident. Authorities officially charged Yosthorn with drunk driving, reckless driving causing death, and causing damage to private property. Police are currently awaiting detailed forensic results before completing the final prosecution file for court proceedings.
Investigators also addressed widespread public confusion regarding potential charges against the deceased tuk-tuk driver. Police strongly denied rumors claiming that the victim shared negligence in the crash. Officials explained that an insurance representative made those initial statements, not law enforcement officers conducting the investigation.
Relatives of the victims gathered at Wat Bang Phai temple to hold funeral rites and pay their final respects. The suspect and his family members attended the cremation ceremony to offer formal apologies to the grieving relatives. While the suspect bowed down to ask for forgiveness, heartbroken family members stated that words cannot undo the overwhelming damage.
Victim families also turned down initial financial assistance offers from the suspect’s representatives during the early stage of the investigation. Relatives insisted that they want the judicial system to take its full course without pre-emptive monetary settlements. Insurance representatives will negotiate formal compensation packages with the victims’ families only after all religious funeral services conclude.
