A 75-year-old Thai man was killed after being struck by a Malaysian-registered car that veered off the road in southern Thailand on Friday afternoon, police said.
According to Khaosod, he crash occurred at about 5.40pm in Ban Ton Teen Ped village, Phatthalung province, according to investigators from the Srinakarin Police Station.
Car suddenly swerved to the left lane
Police said the vehicle involved was a Honda sedan bearing Malaysian licence plates. It was driven by 36-year-old Ahmadnatmt Btnsazale, who was travelling with his family at the time of the incident.
Initial investigations found that the car allegedly lost control, swerved into the left lane, and struck the victim, who was standing by the roadside near his home.
The victim was identified as Prapol Dam-am, who was thrown into a roadside drainage ditch due the impact and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said the driver may have fallen asleep
Dashcam footage from a vehicle travelling behind the Honda reportedly showed the sedan drifting out of its lane before the crash.
Police said the manner of driving was consistent with the possibility that the driver had fallen asleep prior to the collision.
Authorities added that the driver appeared visibly shaken and was in a state of shock following the crash.
Police said investigations are ongoing and the case will be handled in accordance with legal procedures.
