Derek John Essen, 67, was said to be in a ‘dazed’ state when police pulled him from the wrecked black Honda Jazz he was driving when he smashed into a speed-limit sign on the hill between Kamala and Patong on Nov 1. (See story here)
Pol Lt Col Somnuek Damkaew told The Phuket News today, “When we pulled him from the wreckage we did not smell any alcohol on him so we didn’t breathalyse him.
”We were worried about his safety so sent him to Patong Hospital to be checked. He was in the hospital one day and then released,” Col Somnuek added.
No charges were placed against Mr Essen as he did not cause any damage to anything or cause injury or loss of life to any person.
“He just had an unfortunate accident and hurt himself, therefore, we have not placed any charge against him,” Col Somnuek concluded.