Truck driver dies after going downhill and encroaching on lane
At around 8:00 p.m. on May 14, in Truong Xuan commune, Dak Song district, Dak Nong province, an accident occurred, killing one person on the spot.
According to initial information, the accident occurred when car with license plate 51F-35322 driven by Nguyen Van Thieu (residing in Ho Chi Minh City) in the direction of Dak Lak - Ho Chi Minh City, collided with truck with license plate 47C-16938 (driver's identity unknown), traveling in the opposite direction.
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Accident scene |
The collision in the opposite direction crushed the front of the 51F-35322, leaving Mr. Thieu trapped and dead on the spot. Locals had to use an iron cutter to remove the victim's body. The truck driver abandoned the vehicle and left the scene.
Upon receiving the news, the authorities arrived at the scene to investigate the cause and regulate traffic.