Austrian holidaymakers arrested after a fatal jetski accident!

Austrian holidaymakers arrested after a fatal jetski accident!

Karon Beach, Phuket, Thailand - A tragic incident shook the Karon Beach on the Thai island of Phuket on December 17, 2024 when the Austrian tourist David (25) was involved in a fatal JetSki accident. The incident happened when the 58-year-old Russian vacationer Kiril Kolovachev was grasped by the JetSki while swimming and suffered fatal injuries. It was only in the early morning of December 18 that the man's body was discovered by fishermen after a drowning was initially suspected.

like oe24.at reported, the investigators quickly discovered the tragic incident through surveillance videos and testimony. David had escaped after the collision. The Thai police were able to find the young Austrian, who is currently imprisoned, on the neighboring island of Phi Phi, where he had hidden. He threatens serious legal consequences for ruthless behavior with death, although he denies any responsibility for the accident.

Investigations and evidence

The situation continued to complicate when the police damage the JetSKI No. 5, which was rented by David, found out what the evidence against him further consolidated. This and the witness reports led to an intensive investigation that confirmed that the “Chao Mai” company was at the scene of the accident. In the meantime, the waters around Karon Beach were searched for further information and the local jet ski lenders were asked to get clarity about the incident. These incidents show the dangers and the responsibility associated with driving water sports vehicles, while the legal situation for the young Austrian is increasingly precarious, since the evidence is attractive, as Wochenblitz.com reported.