PHUKET: A Phuket expat woman has been killed in a motorcycle crash with the added tragedy of being eight months pregnant when crushed beneath the wheels of a concrete truck.
An Indonesian married to an Englishman, Erna Dahlan, 29, and her son were killed instantly in Nanai Road, Patong, near the Royal Crown Resort about 3.40pm yesterday, said a Kusoldharm Foundation rescue worker.
The rescue worker said it was unclear whether the woman and her husband, David Dahlan, 42, were Phuket residents or tourists.
The mother-to-be would have celebrated her 30th birthday this Wednesday.
The driver of the cement truck, travelling fast downhill in Nanai Road, tried to run away but was apprehended by residents and onlookers. He was charged with careless driving resulting in a death.
The man, Aroon Boonaburi,49, is being held by officers at Kathu Police Station, which oversees Patong.
A high proportion of recent motorcycle deaths have been visitors, with two expats among the six deaths recorded on Phuket in the Seven Days of Danger safety campaign that concluded on January 4.
A Swedish man was killed in a motorcycle crash soon after.
Although the seven-days toll increased on the four deaths recorded last high season, official figures on Phuket's road toll are expected to show an improvement in 2011 on the previous year.
The figures, compiled by Public Health, have been delayed in compilation. However, three-quarters of the way through the year, to the end of September, the roads death toll for Phuket totalled 91 so far compared to 101 in 2010 and 122 in 2009.
An Indonesian married to an Englishman, Erna Dahlan, 29, and her son were killed instantly in Nanai Road, Patong, near the Royal Crown Resort about 3.40pm yesterday, said a Kusoldharm Foundation rescue worker.
The rescue worker said it was unclear whether the woman and her husband, David Dahlan, 42, were Phuket residents or tourists.
The mother-to-be would have celebrated her 30th birthday this Wednesday.
The driver of the cement truck, travelling fast downhill in Nanai Road, tried to run away but was apprehended by residents and onlookers. He was charged with careless driving resulting in a death.
The man, Aroon Boonaburi,49, is being held by officers at Kathu Police Station, which oversees Patong.
A high proportion of recent motorcycle deaths have been visitors, with two expats among the six deaths recorded on Phuket in the Seven Days of Danger safety campaign that concluded on January 4.
A Swedish man was killed in a motorcycle crash soon after.
Although the seven-days toll increased on the four deaths recorded last high season, official figures on Phuket's road toll are expected to show an improvement in 2011 on the previous year.
The figures, compiled by Public Health, have been delayed in compilation. However, three-quarters of the way through the year, to the end of September, the roads death toll for Phuket totalled 91 so far compared to 101 in 2010 and 122 in 2009.
They live here working for a holiday company. Dave has disappeared. My condolences go to him.
Posted by Sawadeeoli on January 9, 2012 13:10