Husband Hit By Car During Wife Dispute in Chiang Mai

A heated argument between a married couple in Chiang Mai took a tragic turn on Monday night, resulting in a severe traffic accident. The incident occurred around 7:17 PM near the Region 5 Police Bridge on Mahidol Road, where a 50-year-old man was struck by a passing vehicle, sustaining critical injuries. According to police reports, the injured man was sitting in a parked car with his 50-year-old wife when the dispute began. The couple argued intensely over car keys, with the wife eventually grabbing them and fleeing the vehicle. She ran across the road to the opposite side to escape her husband. Enraged, the husband immediately pursued his wife to retrieve the keys. In his haste, he ran onto the active roadway of Mahidol Road without checking for oncoming traffic. The driver of a vehicle traveling normally along the route was unable to stop in time and collided with the running man, causing severe injuries. The driver of the car that hit the man remained at the scene, reportedly in shock and distress over the unexpected event. Rescue workers and police officers were on hand to comfort the driver and manage the chaotic situation. Authorities are currently reviewing security camera footage from the area to piece together the exact sequence of events leading to the accident. Police are also interviewing the driver, the wife, and several bystanders to gather comprehensive facts before making any legal decisions or pressing charges. Mahidol Road is a major thoroughfare in Chiang Mai with heavy daily traffic. Officials are strongly urging all pedestrians to exercise extreme caution when crossing busy streets, especially at night when visibility is reduced. Police remind the public to utilize designated crosswalks or pedestrian bridges whenever possible and to maintain composure during arguments to prevent rash decisions that endanger lives.