Motorbike Rider Injured After Collision with Taxi in Karon – VIDEO

Karon, Thailand – A motorbike rider sustained injuries in a collision with a taxi in Karon. The incident occurred on Tuesday, July 16th, at 10:55 P.M.

Emergency responders swiftly arrived at the scene to find the female motorbike rider lying on the road. Her motorbike was nearby, and she was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

CCTV footage captured the incident and was shared on social media on Thursday, July 18th. The video shows a taxi car negotiating a curve, with part of the vehicle crossing into the opposite lane. The taxi collided with the motorbike, causing the rider to fall off the road. Three foreign pedestrians who were crossing the street rushed to her aid. However, it remains unclear whether the taxi driver stopped at the scene.

Authorities are investigating the incident as of press time. The names of those involved in the incident were not released by relevant authorities.

Warning of graphic content in the CCTV footage video below.

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Goongnang Suksawat
Goong Nang is a News Translator who has worked professionally for multiple news organizations in Thailand for many years and has worked with The Pattaya News for five years. Specializes primarily in local news for Phuket, Pattaya, and also some national news, with emphasis on translation between Thai to English and working as an intermediary between reporters and English-speaking writers. Originally from Nakhon Si Thammarat, but lives in Phuket and Krabi except when commuting between the three.