PHUKET: A Canadian man faces serious charges and substantial compensation payouts over a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred within hours of his arrival on Phuket earlier this month.
Jason Hoffman, 32, recorded an alcohol level of 0.195 after the collision in which Pranee Pitaksaktamrong, 18, was killed instantly, according to police.
Another young woman, Wiyada Rodpradit, 17, suffered severe injuries as did Krisada Hemprom, 21.
Mr Hoffman arrived on Phuket on the evening of April 16 and the crash occurred at 5am the following day, said Lieutenant Kanan Somrak of Tungthong Police Station.
''He and a friend were heading back from Phuket Town to Patong on two motorcycles when they turned into Vichitsongkram Road at the lights in central Kathu district,'' the lieutenant said.
''Mr Hoffman crossed over to the wrong side of the road when taking a curve approaching Wat Kathu and the Tong Yung Su Shrine.
''He collided with the motorcycle carrying the three young people. Khun Pranee was killed on the spot.''
Mr Hoffman was treated at Vachira Phuket Hospital and released after a few days. He has been charged with drink-driving and causing a death. The Phuket Provincial Court has granted bail.
''Negotiations have been taking place about compensation,'' Lieutenant Kanan said.
''Khun Wiyada was seeking 300,000 baht initially and now the agreed figure for her is 150,000 baht. For Khun Krisada, the amount has been reduced from 250,000 baht to 100,000 baht.''
Lieutenant Kanan said he understood those amounts would be paid on May 12 when negotiations would continue over the 1.5 million baht being sought as compensation by Khun Pranee's family.
It is believed Mr Hoffman also has additional costs, including his own treatment and lawyers' fees. His family in Calgary has been endeavoring to raise as much money as possible.
Lieutenant Kanan said he believed Mr Hoffman did not have travel insurance.
Jason Hoffman, 32, recorded an alcohol level of 0.195 after the collision in which Pranee Pitaksaktamrong, 18, was killed instantly, according to police.
Another young woman, Wiyada Rodpradit, 17, suffered severe injuries as did Krisada Hemprom, 21.
Mr Hoffman arrived on Phuket on the evening of April 16 and the crash occurred at 5am the following day, said Lieutenant Kanan Somrak of Tungthong Police Station.
''He and a friend were heading back from Phuket Town to Patong on two motorcycles when they turned into Vichitsongkram Road at the lights in central Kathu district,'' the lieutenant said.
''Mr Hoffman crossed over to the wrong side of the road when taking a curve approaching Wat Kathu and the Tong Yung Su Shrine.
''He collided with the motorcycle carrying the three young people. Khun Pranee was killed on the spot.''
Mr Hoffman was treated at Vachira Phuket Hospital and released after a few days. He has been charged with drink-driving and causing a death. The Phuket Provincial Court has granted bail.
''Negotiations have been taking place about compensation,'' Lieutenant Kanan said.
''Khun Wiyada was seeking 300,000 baht initially and now the agreed figure for her is 150,000 baht. For Khun Krisada, the amount has been reduced from 250,000 baht to 100,000 baht.''
Lieutenant Kanan said he understood those amounts would be paid on May 12 when negotiations would continue over the 1.5 million baht being sought as compensation by Khun Pranee's family.
It is believed Mr Hoffman also has additional costs, including his own treatment and lawyers' fees. His family in Calgary has been endeavoring to raise as much money as possible.
Lieutenant Kanan said he believed Mr Hoffman did not have travel insurance.
and what responsibility is borne by the people who provided him with the motorbike??
Posted by another steve on April 28, 2015 09:13
Editor Comment:
We have no knowledge of how he came by the bike. In what way would the people who provided the bike be responsible, another steve?