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Fatal Collision in Chonburi Involves Drug Paraphernalia Discovery
A fatal two-vehicle collision in Chonburi’s Phan Thong district has resulted in one death and one injury, with police reporting the discovery of drug paraphernalia in the deceased driver's vehicle.
On August 3, 2026, a serious traffic accident occurred at the entrance of Soi 13 on the Phan Thong-Ban Kao Road in Chonburi province. According to Khaosod Online, local police were notified of the incident at approximately 4:30 a.m. The collision involved a box-truck pickup and a Toyota Vigo pickup.
Authorities reported that the driver of the box-truck, who was ejected from the vehicle during the impact, died at the scene. Police investigators searching the deceased's vehicle discovered drug paraphernalia. The driver of the Toyota Vigo, identified as 26-year-old Mr. Thongchai, sustained knee injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment. Mr. Thongchai stated that he was traveling from the Hang Lay market area when the box-truck suddenly pulled out from a side street, leaving him insufficient time to brake.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights the importance of extreme caution at intersections and side-street exits, particularly during early morning hours. While the immediate cause of the collision is attributed to the sudden maneuver of the box-truck, the presence of drug paraphernalia remains a subject of police investigation. Official confirmation regarding the deceased's condition at the time of the accident and the full circumstances surrounding the drug-related evidence is pending further forensic analysis by the Phan Thong Police Station.
Translated from Thai.
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