Pol Lt Thanapat Sombhuwet, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Patong Police Station, was notified of the incident, in front of the Bangkok Bank branch, at 7:14am and requested officers to inspect the scene.
Officers arrived to find two motorcycles involved in the collision. One was a white Yamaha NMAX police patrol motorbike driven by Pol Sgt Maj Phradon Sawangsaengsai, who sustained injuries and was transported to Patong Hospital for treatment.
The other was a black Honda ADV 160, registered in Phuket, driven by Mohammed Jeafar, a French national, who also sustained injuries.
According to Pol Sgt Maj Phradon, he was patrolling the area and heading towards the Pearl Roundabout at the southern end of Patong when Mr Mohammed, traveling in the opposite direction, veered into his lane and collided with his motorcycle, causing damage and injuries.
Investigators conducted an inspection of the accident site, documented the scene with photographs, and took Mr Mohammed into custody at Patong Police Station.
A breathalyzer test revealed an alcohol level of 0.58, exceeding the legal limit.
Consequently, Mr Mohammed was arrested and is now facing legal proceedings for his actions, Patong Police reported.
The exact charges against Mr Mohammed have yet to be confirmed.