A young man driving a Porsche while intoxicated crashed into a motorcycle running a red light in Chiang Mai in July 2024, severely injuring the riders. The victims, 22-year-old college students, are seeking justice as the Porsche driver offered 200,000 baht as settlement, suggesting they would have to fight in court if they refused. The father of one of the injured expressed concern that the charges against the driver seemed light, and he wished to file additional charges of attempted murder, which authorities deemed inappropriate.
The incident occurred at a traffic signal where the victims were waiting when the intoxicated driver disregarded the red light, crashing into them and subsequently reversing over the male victim who was lying on the road. Witnesses reported that the driver showed no concern for the injured, asking only what the victims had to do with him. This reckless behavior led to serious injuries for both victims; one sustained multiple fractures and significant trauma, necessitating extensive medical treatment.
Following the crash, the father has been vocal about the insufficient legal repercussions faced by the driver, feeling that his family has not received fair treatment in the aftermath. Despite the 200,000 baht offer, the family is determined to pursue justice in court, feeling that the deal undervalues their son’s suffering and injuries, which have drastically altered his quality of life and aspirations for the future.
The mother of the injured victim has expressed deep distress over the lack of justice and support, and the injured victim himself has stated that the accident has hindered his dreams of becoming a physiotherapist, wishing for the responsible party to be held accountable. As the investigation continues, two charges have been formally filed against the Porsche driver for reckless driving and driving under the influence.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
