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Cherng Talay hit-and-run driver surrenders, faces charges

Cherng Talay hit-and-run driver surrenders, faces charges

PHUKET: The driver responsible for the fatal hit-and-run early Saturday morning (Dec 14) has surrendered to police and will face charges, Thalang Police have confirmed.

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By Eakkapop Thongtub

Tuesday 17 December 2024 09:00 AM


Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

The incident occurred at about 3:20am, along Srisoonthorn Rd near the Bang Jo Intersection in Srisoonthorn.

The victim, identified as 22-year-old Kunlachat Ampaisan, was riding a green-and-black Honda LS125 motorbike, registered in Phang Nga, Thalang Police said in their statement.

Thalang Police, in cooperation with Cheng Talay Police, investigated the scene and launched an immediate search for the perpetrator.

Authorities later identified the driver as Wuttharat Butda, 41, who was driving a white Toyota Yaris 1.2E, registered in Phuket.

At around 10am on Saturday, Wuttharat surrendered himself to the police, bringing the vehicle involved in the collision to the police station, Thalang Police confirmed.

Officers seized the car as evidence to collect forensic data and examine traces of the collision.  

Police conducted an alcohol test using a breathalyser and also sent Wuttharat for a blood alcohol test at a medical facility.

Wuttharat faces charges of reckless driving causing death, fleeing the scene without providing assistance, and failing to report the incident to authorities immediately.

Legal proceedings against Wuttharat are now underway, Thalang Police said.