Two German tourists killed in Khao Lak hit-and-run

Two German tourists met a tragic end in Khao Lak when a pickup truck struck them while they were crossing a pedestrian crossing on Phetkasem Road. The accident occurred on the night of October 2nd at around 9:45 PM. The victims, identified as Gabriela Gulden, 63, and Wilbert Schwiers, 64, were found seriously injured at the scene by the police.

Both were rushed to the Khao Lak Medical Centre, but sadly, they succumbed to their injuries. According to witnesses, a white Mazda BT-50 pickup truck with Bangkok license plates was responsible for the fatal collision. The truck, driven by a person who fled the scene, accelerated away from the scene without stopping to assist the victims.

The tourists had been staying at a hotel in Khao Lak from September 30th to October 9th. The police meticulously documented the accident scene, created an accident map, and had a doctor examine the bodies. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on identifying the driver and locating the pickup truck. The incident is being treated as an instance of negligent driving resulting in death.