{
  "id": 6257455,
  "title": "77-year-old Mercedes driver faces charges over wrong-way run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/77-year-old-mercedes-driver-faces-charges-over-wrong-way-run",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T09:06:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/09/08/77-year-old-mercedes-driver-faces-charges-over-wrong-way-run/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bangkok, 8th September 2026 - A 77-year-old woman, known as Da, faces charges after being captured on camera driving a white Mercedes-Benz against traffic on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, just before the Lat Phrao five-way intersection. The incident was first brought to the public's attention through a dashcam video that was posted online, sparking disbelief at the sight of a luxury vehicle driving in the wrong direction. Upon reviewing CCTV footage, police identified the owner of the Mercedes and Da arrived at Vibhavadi Police Station on Tuesday to give a statement. Accompanied by her daughter, Da appeared before investigators wearing sunglasses and a face mask, declining to answer questions from the media. She admitted to the initial charges, which also included negligent driving and violation of traffic signs. Da, a property developer, owns a real estate project in Bangkok's Ratchada area. The Mercedes involved in the incident is expected to be examined as part of the ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the wrong-way driving event. Police have instructed Da's relatives to bring the vehicle to the station for examination. Authorities will proceed with the case in accordance with the law.",
  "summary": "BANGKOK — 8 September 2026, A 77-year-old woman who was filmed driving a white Mercedes-Benz against traffic on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road reported to police and was charged over the incident. The case came to light after a dashcam video showed a white Mercedes-Benz travelling in the wrong direction along the main inbound lanes of Vibhavadi […] The post 77-year-old Mercedes driver faces charges over…",
  "key_points": [
    "77-year-old Da charged for wrong-way driving in Mercedes.",
    "Dashcam video shows Mercedes on wrong road before Lat Phrao intersection.",
    "Da admits to charges including negligent driving and traffic sign violation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The incident marks a rare instance of a wealthy individual, typically associated with a certain level of social responsibility, being held accountable for reckless driving that put others at risk.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}