Authorities investigate pickup truck accident as insurance coverage assessed

 | Wed 10 Sep 2025 17:00 ICT
Following the recent pickup truck accident, officials from LMG Insurance Company assessed the damage and confirmed that the vehicle involved carried third-party insurance with coverage of 600,000 baht for damage to third-party property. Under the Motor Vehicle Victims Act, compensation includes 500,000 baht for the lives of passengers and 35,000 baht for the life of the driver. The company will proceed according to the terms of the existing insurance coverage.

The Superintendent of Chang Phueak Police Station revealed that investigators are currently collecting evidence to prosecute the driver on charges of reckless driving causing damage to property and reckless driving resulting in death.

In cases involving damage to government and public property, if the insurance coverage proves insufficient, the victims may pursue a civil lawsuit. Investigators will also facilitate negotiations between the parties involved.

If the investigation determines that the accident occurred during the course of work, the employer may also be held responsible for the damages. Investigators will conduct a follow-up interview with the driver before finalizing the case and forwarding it to the court.

Meanwhile, affected villagers expressed concern about the culprit’s ability to provide adequate compensation due to the extent of the damage. They called on government agencies to offer support, particularly in repairing and restoring damaged homes and property.