At 9am, Thalang police were called to the scene to investigate the accident on Thepkassattri Rd, north bound in front of Suan Palm Anchalee.
Police and Kusoldharm rescue workers arrived to assist the victim, Soe Thu, who appeared to be suffering from severe head injuries. Rescue workers administered CPR in an attempt to save his life.
The victim died on the way to Vachira Hospital.
Police found the two vehicles involved in the accident nearby, the Isuzu pickup truck, loaded with construction tools, had some scratches on the left side, while the Toyota Fortuner had damage to the front.
Police said that the Isuzu carrying three Myanmar labourers had been travelling from Thalang and was heading towards Phuket Town.
Soe was sitting on the rim of the truck, on the right hand side. The truck was in the right lane, when the Fortuner attempted to overtake the truck.
“The Furtuner smashed into the left side of the pickup truck, causing the victim to fall off and hit his head on the road,” said Lt Sanit Nookong.
“He was suffering severe head injuries and rescue workers tried to save his life, but it was too late.”
The driver of the Fortuner, Somwong Robkid, 44, and the truck driver, Baramee Shaeleab 22, were taken to Thalang police station for more questioning.
Somwong faces being charged with reckless driving causing death.