Pattaya city: A Korean man driving a luxury van crashed into cars of locals in the middle of Pattaya City, causing damage to a total of eight cars. The driver claims that the airbags deployed and hit him in the face, causing him to lose control.
According to Thai News Agency, the accident occurred on Jomtien Road in Pattaya City, Chon Buri Province, where local police investigators arrived to inspect the scene. Initial findings revealed that eight cars were damaged in the collision, prompting officers to close the traffic. The crash also resulted in one person sustaining minor injuries, who received first aid from rescue workers before being transported to the hospital. Additionally, trees and road sign posts were found damaged and scattered across the road.
Preliminary investigations identified the vehicle involved as a white Toyota Alphard multipurpose van, driven by a 25-year-old Korean national who remained uninjured and was waiting to provide a statement to officers. Through an interpreter, the driver explained that after crashing into the back of the car in front of him, the airbags deployed, causing him to hit his face and subsequently lose control of the vehicle, leading to multiple collisions with other vehicles.
One of the car owners affected by the crash reported that while driving normally, the white Alphard van struck the back of his car, causing him to lose control and hit a car parked on the side of the road. He also witnessed the van crashing into several other vehicles.
Meanwhile, Pattaya City Police investigators have documented the incident and will urgently review CCTV footage as evidence. Initial assessments suggest that the Korean driver was traveling at high speed and lost control on a curve. The driver will undergo testing for alcohol levels, and all victims will be invited to negotiate compensation at Pattaya City Police Station to ensure fairness for all parties involved.