sanddawg1 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 PHUKET: A driver lost control of a jeep full of tourists heading down Big Buddha Hill, killing a 26-year-old Australian man who was on his honeymoon in Phuket. The deceased's name is known, but is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Several other tourists were injured in the accident, which happened at about 11am this morning. The condition of one of the tourists is considered ‘serious’. The Thai driver said the brakes failed, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, which flipped over in the accident. The vehicle was a Land Rover jeep, not a tour bus as had been reported by a local blog. There were nine tourists in the back of the jeep at the time. Tori Giles, a member of an Australian family of six who were part of the group, sustained a head injury in the accident. “I can remember that when the jeep was heading down the hill on the way back, I felt the driver change gear, then there was a bang. After that I can’t remember anything,†he said. A Safari Tour employee told the Gazette the company had been in operation 17 years. “We have never had a problem like this before,†he said. “The company will take responsibility and take care of all the tourists who were involved in the accident.†The injured tourists are being treated at Bangkok Hospital Phuket. Chalong Police Inspector Col Chana Sudtimas said, “We will have to arrest the driver for causing death by careless driving. “He may have to spend as much as 10 years in jail, depending on what the judge decides,†he added. Phuket Accident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JungleBunny Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Dam, sad news RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bust Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Chalong Police Inspector Col Chana Sudtimas said, “We will have to arrest the driver for causing death by careless driving. “He may have to spend as much as 10 years in jail, depending on what the judge decides,†he added. What....even if it was a mechanical failure, which by the sounds of what one of the survivors said, is quiet possible. If that was the case, wouldn't that place some liability on the tour operator who has the responsibility of maintaining the vehicles. Ironicaly there was a Tsunami special on TV here only days ago and they intervied an Australian woman who lost her husband while honeymooning on Phi Phi. Very Sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 The driver didn't run? So how much will the Aussie family get, 50,000 baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 BOGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ckrisg Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 The driver didn't run? So how much will the Aussie family get, 50,000 baht? No and dont know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 >The Thai driver said the brakes failed, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, which flipped over in the accident. ....try to down shift to slow down? .....use the mechanical emergency brake? ......sideswipe the vehicle against the side of something, if possible, to slow down. There are some options available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkoktraveler Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 They don't have driver ed in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hi, "What....even if it was a mechanical failure, which by the sounds of what one of the survivors said, is quiet possible." Agree. Seems very harsh punishment if this was an accident. Why ruin yet another life over this? Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 To save the company money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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