PHUKET — 24 June 2026, a British man was arrested after allegedly crashing a white Toyota Fortuner into traffic barriers at Chalong Circle before attempting to flee the scene, police said.
The incident was reported on Wednesday by the Facebook page “โหดจัง จังหวัดภูเก็ต” (“Hod Jang Phuket,” roughly “So Brutal Phuket”) which shared CCTV footage and warned motorists after the crash sparked widespread criticism online.
According to the footage, the driver of a white Toyota Fortuner, crashed into barriers installed at the five-way Chalong intersection in Chalong subdistrict, Mueang Phuket district. The barriers were heavily damaged before the driver allegedly attempted to leave the area.
The barriers had been placed by authorities to improve road safety and manage traffic at the busy intersection. No injuries were initially reported, though the crash caused damage to government property and alarmed nearby motorists and residents.
Chalong police later tracked down and arrested the foreign driver. He was taken into custody for questioning as officers continued to investigate the cause of the crash and assess the cost of the damage.
Investigators are preparing to charge him with reckless driving without regard for the safety or inconvenience of others. Police said alcohol test results and possible additional charges are still under review. If further offences are found, legal action will be taken accordingly.
