KANCHANABURI — CCTV footage captured the moment a sedan struck a French tourist while he was using a pedestrian crossing, sending him flying and resulting in his death. Local residents point out that accidents occur frequently in the area due to excessive speeding.
Officials investigating the incident in downtown Kanchanaburi reviewed video footage from security cameras near JJ Market, which showed that at 10:50 p.m. on April 2, the tourist was crossing the road at a zebra crossing when he was violently hit.
The footage shows the man initially stopping at the median strip while looking at passing vehicles. As he stepped onto the road to cross to the opposite side, the tourist appeared startled and attempted to run away when he saw a black sedan approaching at high speed. He couldn’t escape in time and was thrown to the roadside upon impact.
Staff from the Pitak Kan Foundation arrived at the scene and administered first aid to the severely injured tourist, who had large lacerations on his right arm and left shoulder, as well as abrasions throughout his body. He was rushed to Paholpolpayuhasena Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased was identified as Mr. Clement, a 40-year-old French national. The sedan driver, a young man accompanied by a woman around 30 years old, remained at the scene and provided statements to police officers.
A reporter investigating the area found that the pedestrian crossing where the accident occurred was poorly lit, with faded zebra crossing lines that were barely visible. There were no flashing warning lights or signs that could alert drivers to pedestrians crossing. A 14-year-old local teenager mentioned that this area is very quiet at night, and vehicles often drive at high speeds. He urged drivers to be cautious and reduce their speed when passing through this area to prevent future accidents.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures at pedestrian crossings, including proper lighting, warning signs, and flashing signals to ensure the safety of all road users.
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