Young Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Stopped Cars in Pattaya
A 28‑year‑old driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his black Haval into a line of vehicles stopped at a red light in Pattaya, triggering a chain‑reaction collision that damaged nearly ten cars and motorcycles and injured eight people. Police say the driver showed no signs of alcohol intoxication and are reviewing CCTV footage and witness statements to establish the cause of the accident.
The incident unfolded when a black Haval H6, driven by 28‑year‑old Denchai (surname withheld), struck the rear of several vehicles waiting for a red light at the Pattaya‑Na Kluea junction. The impact triggered a chain collision that damaged almost ten vehicles, including a white MG ZS, a white Toyota Yaris, a gray Honda Giorno scooter, a Vespa scooter, and a white Honda Wave 125i motorcycle, along with other cars and bikes. Eight people were injured, with the driver sustaining only minor wounds. Witnesses reported seeing the Haval approach at high speed without slowing or braking before smashing into the stationary traffic. The driver told police he felt exhausted and dozed off while driving, losing control. Officers administered a breath‑alcohol test, which showed no alcohol in his system. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the scene, taking statements from the driver, victims, and witnesses, and will compile evidence to determine the cause and proceed with legal action.
