The Nonthaburi Provincial Court granted bail to the drunk BMW driver who collided with a tuk-tuk, killing three people, setting bail at 120,000 baht. This allows for discussions with the insurance company regarding compensation for the victims' families.
At 04:30 on 20 Jul 2016, Bang Bua Thong police received a report of an accident where a BMW vehicle crashed into a tuk-tuk, resulting in three deaths. The incident occurred at the entrance of Soi 12 within a housing estate in Sano Loi Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi Province.
Police tested the driver of the BMW, Mr. Yotsathorn, and found his blood alcohol level to be 152 mg percent, exceeding the legal limit. He was detained for prosecution at the Bang Bua Thong police station and later charged at Nonthaburi Provincial Court with driving under the influence and causing death by negligence, also causing damage to others' property, as previously reported.Read more: Serious charges filed against drunk BMW driver causing 3 deaths; Bang Bua Thong police submit case to court and oppose bail..
Recently, reporters reported that the Nonthaburi Provincial Court ordered the temporary release of Mr. Yotsathorn on bail set at 120,000 baht to allow him the opportunity to negotiate with the insurance company regarding compensation for damages to the families of the three deceased.