That initial report was related to Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada at his daily update this morning (Dec 30), explained Orachon Akreerat of the PPHO.
“The first road-accident victim during this year’s New Year Seven Days of Danger campaign was Phat Prayeunyong, 48, who died after a motorbike accident on Pracha U-thit Rd in Rassada,” Ms Orachon told The Phuket News.
“At about 6:55pm yesterday evening, Mr Phat tried to avoid a driver on the wrong side of road. He slid on the road and crashed into a car and suffered serious injuries, especially his head,” she said.
“He passed away in hospital yesterday,” Ms Orachon added.
The death of Muslim Dakan, 23, and the hospitalisation of his passenger Aphatsara Suriyakan, 19, in this morning’s horrific accident (see story here) will be added to tomorrow’s official record, Ms Orachon confirmed.
“As the accident this morning occurred within Day 2 of the Seven Days campaign, they will be added to tomorrow’s report,” she said, which brings the current official tally as of today – mid-Day 2 of the campaign – stands at two dead, 12 injured.
Most accidents so far during the campaign involved motorbikes, Ms Orachon noted.
“Plus, most of the people killed or injured were not wearing helmets and driving on the wrong side of road,” she added.
The Seven Days of Danger national road-safety campaign began at midnight Monday night and will conclude at midnight (2400 hours) on January 4.
During the Seven Days of Danger during last year’s new Year holidays, two people were killed and 45 received hospital treatment for injuries in 44 road accidents. (See story here.)