Stray Cow Causes Four Car Accident on Sukhumvit Road

Published : October 06, 2010 :: 14:10:49 [ 2,767 views ]

A large wandering cow has caused a three car accident along the Sukhumvit Road in Sattahip early on Wednesday morning. The cow reportedly died on impact with the leading vehicle, while the driver suffered only minor injuries.

Sattahip, the 6^th of October 2010 [PDN]: At approximately 6:00am on Wednesday, Lieutenant Pitichon Tertkiatkul (Sattahip Police Investigator) was notified of an accident adjacent the Sattahip Market along Sukhumvit Road. A team of officers along with the Sawang Rodjanatham Foundation were dispatched to the incident to investigate.

At the scene, approximately 20-meters from the Sattahip Market, officers found a large cow lying dead in the right hand land approaching the Lighthouse Roundabout on Sukhumvit Road. Four cars, a late model Toyota Corolla sedan, a Honda CVR, a Toyota Hilux and an Isuzu pickup all in variously damaged states.

Through investigation officer found that the Toyota Corolla, driven by Lieutenant Junior Grade Anucha Warawan [65], had impacted with the stray cow while travelling along Sukhumvit Road. The other three vehicles involved, forced to brake heavily as a result of the initial accident, hit each other in the rear.

At present, no one from the surrounding areas has come forth as the owner of the cow, which was reportedly observed wandering along the roadside before attempting to cross at the scene of the accident.

In a statement to police, Mr. Warawan explained that he had not seen the cow until the last minute at which point he was unable to avoid the accident. The cow reportedly hit the late model Toyota in the center of the bonnet before shattering the windshield and dying instantly. Mr. Warawan was largely unhurt in the incident, suffering only minor injuries and shock.

The Sawang Rodjanatham Foundation have now removed the dead cow, which is now expected to be buried. According to police, a nearby Muslim-run slaughterhouse had refused to take the cow as it had died by means other than those accepted in their religion.

Meanwhile, Mr. Warawan expressed his anger that he would be responsible for both the repairs to his vehicle and the possible burial of the involved cow.

Comments

Ben

said :

The owner of the cows leaves them out at night in that location. I've seen them there almost nightly for the past 5 or 6 months. Knew this was going to happen. Sad for the cow.

Email : bendover@hotmail.com Date : 2010-11-22 16:23:05

donkey

said :

I can't understand why the cow owner has not shown up, he would have been compensated for the loss of his cow. Its always the drivers fault in Thailand.
I wish they hadn't blurred the image as it looks like my ex may have come to Pattaya for her hol's.
RIP Daisy

Email : bob@aol.com Date : 2010-10-07 06:59:23

shocked

said :

Looking at the car and the condition of the road I believe this was a flying cow. This type is very rare to see in Thailand. RIP Mr. Cow.

Email : bored@live.com Date : 2010-10-07 06:52:37

Editor

said :

Regarding the attempt to hand the cow over to a local slaughterhouse; personally I would have thought such a facility would decline to accept meat deemed ‘road kill’ regardless of the religion of its owners.

I also find it sad, as a Thai and Buddhist, that a fellow national has chosen to announce his displeasure at the accident and resultant costs when not speaking of such complaints after the death of an animal is the better course of action, regardless of your true feelings and the validity of the claim.

Email : editor@pattayadailynews.com Date : 2010-10-07 00:17:36

Blade

said :

Wouldn't have happened if the cow's horns had worked.

Email : blade@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-06 22:59:15

teo

said :

quote=The cow reportedly hit the late model Toyota in the center of the bonnet before shattering the windshield and dying instantly[quote. wtf
is that all about,should that not have read,The car reportedly hit the late cow in the center of the body before shattering the windshield with it's bullocks and dying instantly.Mr warawan just pay and get your mess cleaned up and stop crying over spilt milk

Email : wee_teo12@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-06 22:30:20

Bob

said :

If you dont like thai driving, go home farang. There are bad drivers in Botswana

Email : Bob@toobad.com Date : 2010-10-06 20:04:19

stropmag

said :

Should it be shown that the car driver was driving without due care and attention he most surely would be guilty of a mooving traffic offence and should be udderly ashamed of himself.

Email : paul.johnson@mail.net Date : 2010-10-06 19:46:47

musongman

said :

I don't really think the cow will see a burial, some enterprising Thai will carve it up and sell the meat.
As for the Muslims not wanting it, their loss!!

Email : teddy338@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-06 19:22:29

Legalteam

said :

Well I am sorry for the loss of the cow. My condolences to the cows family. May you rest in peace. As for the man who hit the cow my comments to you are grow up! A middle age man crying about the cost of repairing your car and the cows funeral. I can see that you are not a real Buddhist by those stupid uneducated comments. As for the comments regarding Muslims I ask that everyone here refrains from prejudice comments please!

Email : l@l.net Date : 2010-10-06 17:45:53

Dave

said :

'Meanwhile, Mr. Warawan expressed his anger that he would be responsible for both the repairs to his vehicle and the possible burial of the involved cow.' SIMPLE ANSWER DON'T DRIVE WITHOUT INSURANCE THEN - AND HE'S A COP !!!!!

Email : Dave@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-06 17:28:14

said :

Thai drivers always stop at the very last moment, or not at all...

This is what happens when you drive stupid like that.

Email : j@j.jj.j Date : 2010-10-06 16:02:54

Nelson

said :

You shouldnt be tailgating then should you Eh, Eh! this is what happens when you drive like a tit

Email : Haha@yoohoo.com Date : 2010-10-06 15:22:48

Michael

said :

Probably didnt notice a BIG HUGH COW because too busy on the mobile or watching tv.

Email : michael_taylor96@yahoo.com Date : 2010-10-06 15:21:09

rhysie

said :

ffs,if Thai drivers don't stop when a f--king cow walks out in front of them,what chance has a falang got.a four car pile up?
BLIND B--ARDS.

Email : rhysie_babe@hotmail.co.uk Date : 2010-10-06 15:03:22

Blade

said :

Hell, Mr. Wawawan, your car's already f-up, load the burgers and steaks on top and come out with a profit.

(P.S.) don't invite any muslims to the barbie!

Email : blade@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-06 14:41:35

IQneg

said :

And probably more deservedly so, Strog. Most of us live a bit "on the edge" when it comes to healthy life-style. All the poor Moo did was test out our saying of "the grass is greener...."

Email : IQneg@BraneDed.com Date : 2010-10-06 14:40:00

Strog

said :

looks like dat cow is getting more sympathy from the rescue workers than foreigners do at their demise, haha. RIP my bovine friend

Email : beefstrog@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-06 14:29:20

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