Brit businessman, 50, dies in horror Thailand crash as he's hit by three cars

A Brit has tragically died after he was hit by three cars during a motorbikecrash.

Craig Davies, 50, who was originally from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was killed in the crash in Chiang Mai, Thailand, at around 12:20 am local time.

He lost control of his KTM 1290 Super Duke close to an underpass on the Chiang Mai-Lampang Highway and then came off his bike. He was then hit by three vehicles. Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The motorbike enthusiast paid around 1.3 million Baht (£30,000) for his super bike. Police Lieutenant Colonel Adulsiri Wongtankard, of the Mae Ping Police Station, described the crash as "deeply traumatic".

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He said: "We have checked the security camera footage but are still reviewing it continuously. I cannot provide much information as it is part of the investigation process. I feel sorry for the victim's relatives and the other party involved, because this is a deeply traumatic event. The other party involved is still unconscious and others who witnessed the incident are in shock.

"We do not know the total number of vehicles that hit and ran over the victim. So far, two drivers presented themselves at the scene. They parked and waited on the side of the road. We do not who his relatives are in Thailand or abroad, but the British Embassy in Bangkok have the details of the accident and his identity. The upper part of the body was severely mangled. His phone was also locked when we arrived, making it difficult to contact his family. We were not able to contact any of his friends or relatives."

Officers said Craig's he body was sent for a post mortem examination at the Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. Police Lieutenant Colonel Adulsiri added: "We will carry out our duties to ensure the greatest possible justice." Craig reportedly lived in Thailand, but had been travelling around Southeast Asia, including Vietnam and the Philippines. He ran two businesses remotely selling health supplies. They were Natures Syngergy, registered in East London, and a second, Isomist, based in Wakefield.

The Chiang Mai Special Rescue Unit warned motorists to exercise caution on sloped roads, especially at night. The team said: "Wet or dusty surfaces can easily cause a vehicle to lose control. Excessive speed significantly increases the risk of secondary accidents and fatal outcomes."

Heartfelt tributes have since poured in for the businessman. His friend Aomkhwan Pronpan said: "Thank you for always supporting me. You are my best brother. Have a safe trip. Rest in peace."