News Forum - Driving instructor intentionally crashes into and kills Thai police officer (video)

[Thaiger]

A driving instructor crashed his sedan into the motorbike of a highway police officer in Pathum Thani province in central Thailand yesterday, instantly killing him. The crash was captured clearly by the camera attached to the highway police officer’s helmet. After inspecting the footage, police believe the crash was intentional. At 4.30pm, the Highway Police …

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[Pinga]

It kinda looks like he just wanted to block him from passing but didn't realize it was too late to avoid collision. Not really intentional murder, but plenty of reasons to put him in jail anyway - illegally stopping on the side of the highway, refusing a search, resisting arrest, reckless driving, speeding, and generally being an *****.

Bottom line what could've ended with just a fine has now ruined multiple lives - his, the cop's, and the cop's family.

[Ramanathan.P]

This is very obvious.....intentional to escape. He was on chase, that itself indicates that he is at fault. This is day light murder of a officer who is trying to do his duty. There are multiple charges here. Better put him for maximum sentence. The driver of the sedan is creating all the story.

[AdvocatusDiaboli]

54 minutes ago, Ramanathan.P said:

This is very obvious

How so … noting what has been reported about Thai Police over the last few months, I find  …. 
The crash was captured clearly by the camera attached to the highway police officer’s helmet.

Due to reports of Police corruption, could this type of incident become normal as the average Thai person starts fearing police extortion? 
 

The outcome is obvious, but the reasons … maybe a different story. Only the future will say.

[Skip]

Just doing what Thai drivers do... parking on the right of way is the norm

[Pinetree]

'Kittitat was interrogated for over three hours and underwent drug and alcohol testing, which revealed no traces of drugs or alcohol in his system.'

 

They should have checked to see if he had a brain.  I don't fancy his chances in jail,