Father of two rammed down by truck

2026-01-27 - 04:09

CHONBURI — 25 January 2026, A 35-year-old father of two was killed after a pickup truck allegedly chased and rammed his motorcycle in Phan Thong district, an incident captured on a dashboard camera, police said. The victim’s mother and wife said they will not accept an apology and want authorities to pursue the case to the fullest extent of the law. Dashcam footage shows a speeding pickup truck slamming into a motorcycle, leaving the truck badly damaged. Witnesses said the pickup driver appeared intoxicated. Dashcam footage of the alleged vehicle, moments before colliding with Narongdet Somjit, 35, whose view is blocked by truck The victim, identified as Narongdet Somjit, 35, died at the scene on Soi 12, Ban Kao subdistrict, Phan Thong district, Chon Buri province, at about 00:20 on 25 January. Narongdet’s body is being laid out for funeral rites at Wat Woraprot Sangkhawas in Bang Nang subdistrict, Phan Thong district. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday at 08:30, Narongdet’s mother, Sri-amphon Somjit, 53, said she was devastated by her son’s death and unable to accept what had happened. “My son was a good person and the head of the family. He took care of everyone and had two children to support,” she said. “I cannot forgive this. I cannot even bring myself to watch the clip.” “I cannot forgive this. I cannot even bring myself to watch the clip,” Narongdet’s mother said. She said she would not reconcile with the suspect and wants police to pursue the case fully under the law. She added that if her son’s spirit could hear her, she wanted him to know she would take care of his children. Narongdet’s wife, Nattha Khajornmaneechot, 34, said she had watched the video and was deeply shaken. “It went too far,” she said. “Even if there was a traffic dispute, it should never have ended like this.” “It went too far.. it should never have ended like this.” said the wife of Narongdet She said she was not at the scene and was unaware of any serious argument beforehand, only that the pickup truck had followed them. She added that the other party had not contacted her and said she did not want to see them. “I won’t compromise,” she said. “Those who commit wrongdoing should face the consequences so it serves as a lesson.” Phra Khru Thawon Sathakun, abbot of Wat Woraprot Sangkhawas, said the victim was known as a good person who regularly made merit at the temple and worked to support his family. “It was shocking to hear the news,” he said. “You don’t expect something like this to happen to someone like him.” Phra Khru Thawon Sathakun, abbot of Wat Woraprot Sangkhawas Phan Thong police chief Pol. Col. Chairatchakit Chaipatiwat said officers had questioned the pickup driver, identified only as Ek, a pseudonym, who suffered serious injuries including brain bleeding and facial fractures and is being treated at Vibharam Amata City Hospital. “The suspect is not yet able to give a statement,” he said. “Witnesses told police there was aggressive driving and horn-honking.” He said the pickup truck chased a group of about four to five motorcycles. Other riders managed to swerve away, but the victim did not and was struck. No charges have yet been filed pending further questioning of witnesses and the suspect, police said. Authorities are also awaiting blood test results to determine whether alcohol was involved before proceeding with legal action.