Man, 33, Dies After Car Crashes Into Sign Base on Chonburi Road

CHONBURI — On October 17, 2026, a 33-year-old man from Nonthaburi province passed away in the hospital following a tragic accident. The incident occurred when his blue Toyota Corolla Altis lost control on Highway 331 and collided with a concrete sign base in Sattahip district. Rescue personnel from the Sawang Rojana Thammasathan Foundation in Sattahip were promptly dispatched to the scene around 18:50 near Sirisa 10 Village in Phlu Ta Luang subdistrict, situated on the Kasem Phon–Kilometre 10 junction route.

Upon reaching the location, rescuers discovered the severely damaged car and found the driver, identified as Wannaphachai Sriboonruang, trapped inside. The vehicle had severely impacted the concrete base supporting an illuminated road sign, leading to the collapse of the structure. Emergency responders utilized hydraulic cutting equipment to extricate the driver and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before transporting him to Queen Sirikit Naval Hospital.

Despite the efforts of the medical team, Wannaphachai Sriboonruang succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The primary cause of the crash remains undetermined, with initial speculation pointing towards excessive speed and poor visibility. Reports also suggest that the roadside lighting along the route had been out of service for an extended period, resulting in the road being dark.

Police have initiated an investigation, gathering evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from the area to ascertain the exact cause of the accident.