Bangkok: A CR-V collided with a high-voltage electric pole in Soi Thesaban Tambon Bang Samak, causing it to topple onto the vehicle and resulting in significant damage. The impact led to two additional poles falling across the road, triggering widespread power outages in the area. The driver of the vehicle abandoned the scene and fled.
According to Thai News Agency, the Bang Pakong Police Station and Chachoengsao Rescue Unit discovered that the black Honda CR-V, bearing a Bangkok license plate, had crashed with considerable force into the electric pole. This incident not only destroyed the car but also caused a significant power disruption in the vicinity. The driver, who was assisting with a house blessing ceremony at Sukhumvit 1 Village earlier in the day, left the event around 8:00 PM and reportedly damaged the village's CCTV camera before fleeing.
A good citizen later provided a dashboard camera clip showing a man, identified as the CR-V driver, walking against traffic and conversing with the camera owner. The power outage persisted until 5 AM, causing considerable inconvenience to local residents. Village security personnel had to increase their patrols due to the blackout.
The CR-V was reportedly in the village for a merit-making visit at an acquaintance's house. The vehicle entered the village at 4:00 PM, but the driver departed hastily, nearly colliding with a camera at the village entrance. Police investigations revealed two individuals with matching first and last names, requiring further identification. Authorities plan to issue a summons once the driver's identity is confirmed, proceeding with legal action accordingly.