A 57-year-old Filipino motorcyclist was killed in Phuket, Thailand, after a truck struck him from behind while he was stopped at a red light to allow pedestrians to cross on October 7.
The victim, identified as Oscar Nedroda Deladia, died at the scene along Thep Krasattri Road in Thalang, outside a Shell petrol station in Mueang Mai.
According to Thalang Police, Deladia was riding a black-and-red Honda Click 125 when he stopped at a traffic signal at a pedestrian crossing. A Mitsubishi transport truck approaching from behind failed to brake in time and crashed into his motorcycle.
Police responding at approximately 5 p.m. found Deladia lying beside his damaged motorcycle, still wearing his safety helmet. Rescue workers confirmed his death at the scene.
The truck driver pulled over following the collision but subsequently fled, police said. As of October 8, authorities were reviewing CCTV recordings and gathering evidence to identify and locate the driver.
Investigators reported that traffic was flowing normally and the road surface was dry when the collision occurred. Deladia also held a valid driving licence.
Thalang Police Superintendent Pol Col Nikorn Chuthong and investigating officer Pol Lt Col Narutphon Kaewlae attended the scene. Police photographed and mapped the crash site, coordinated with a forensic pathologist to examine Deladia’s body, and requested a separate forensic examination of evidence.
The fatal collision came five days after another deadly incident at a pedestrian crossing in Khao Lak, Phang Nga, on October 2.
A pickup truck struck and killed German tourists Wilbert Schwiers, 64, and Gabriela Gulden, 63. The driver fled but surrendered to police the following day.
Khao Lak police subsequently filed three charges against the pickup driver, including causing death through negligence and failing to stop and provide assistance.
