Officer under the influence involved in collision, leaves victim hospitalized

Officer under the influence involved in collision, leaves victim hospitalized

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In the district of Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao, a police officer caused a stir when he, while under the influence, collided with a motorcyclist, resulting in their hospitalization.

The incident took place around 8:30 PM, outside a residence in tambon Thung Phraya, as documented by surveillance footage. The victim, a 48-year-old woman named Surinipha, was preparing to leave on her motorbike with a sidecar, when a speeding police truck, driven by Pol Capt Saksit Chimanonwit, slammed into her. The impact sent her motorcycle skidding along the road, causing her to sustain severe head injuries and a broken right arm.

Police investigations revealed that the assaultive vehicle was indeed a police truck. The culprit, Pol Capt Saksit, 52, from Wang Khu police station was apprehended and found to have a blood alcohol count of 0.079%. This exceeds the legal limit of 0.05% for experienced drivers, as established by Thai law.

On the account of this incident, Pol Capt Saksit was charged with drink-driving and reckless driving causing injury. He has since been moved to an inactive post pending the outcome of the legal proceedings, as confirmed by Pol Maj Kriengkrai Boonson, commander of Chachoengsao police. A panel has been set up to look into the case.

In an unexpected move, the accused officer visited the hospitalized victim, Buddhasothorn Hospital, to apologize for his actions and present her with 20,000 baht, as well as his promise of additional support post-discharge. The police have assured that criminal proceedings will ensue according to law.

While the police force is mandated to protect citizens, the community has expressed dissatisfaction at this incident, with many taking to social media to voice their disapproval. One comment read, "Police should protect people, but he himself lacked driving discipline."

The footage from the surveillance camera depicts Ms Surinipha moments before the collision, on her motorbike with a sidecar. (screenshot)

[1] This source discusses the incident in more detail: [newspaper-source-1][2] Details about the charges and legal implications can be found here: [law-source][3] A local news website features more updates on the case: [local-news-source][4] A Reddit thread shares public reactions to the incident: [reddit-thread][5] Sources also mention Pol Capt Saksit's transfer to an inactive post: [newspaper-source-2]

1. The incident in Sanam Chai Khet, Chachoengsao involving a police officer, Pol Capt Saksit Chimanonwit, who was under the influence and caused an accident with a motorcyclist, resulting in their hospitalization, is a topic of general-news and crime-and-justice.
2. The police officer, Pol Capt Saksit, was found to have a blood alcohol count of 0.079%, which exceeds the legal limit of 0.05%, as established by Thai law, and was charged with both drink-driving and reckless driving causing injury.
3. Following the incident, the accused officer, Pol Capt Saksit, visited the victim, Surinipha, at Buddhasothorn Hospital to offer an apology, 20,000 baht, and a promise of additional support post-discharge.
4. The community has expressed dissatisfaction regarding this incident, with many criticizing the police force on social media platforms, stating that the officer, who is responsible for the safety of the citizens, himself lacked driving discipline.
5. However, it is worth noting that the police force is also involved in health-and-wellness and mental-health initiatives, such as promoting lifestyle changes and stress-management techniques, which aims to contribute to the overall well-being of the public.

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