Austrian holidaymaker arrested after fatal jet ski accident!

Austrian holidaymaker arrested after fatal jet ski accident!

A tragic incident rocked Karon Beach on the Thai island of Phuket on December 17, 2024, when Austrian tourist David (25) was involved in a fatal jet ski accident. The incident happened when 58-year-old Russian holidaymaker Kiril Kolovachev was hit by the jet ski while swimming and suffered fatal injuries. It was only in the early morning of December 18th that the man's body was discovered by fishermen after it was initially suspected that he had drowned.

How oe24.at reported, investigators quickly discovered the truth behind the tragic incident through surveillance videos and witness statements. David fled after the collision. Thai police were able to locate the young Austrian, who is currently in custody, on the neighboring island of Phi Phi, where he was hiding. He faces serious legal consequences for reckless behavior that results in death, even though he denies any responsibility for the accident.

Investigations and Evidence

The situation was further complicated when police discovered damage to jet ski #5, which was rented by David, further strengthening the evidence against him. This and the witness reports led to an intensive investigation, which confirmed that the company's jet ski "Chao Mai" was at the scene of the accident. In the meantime, the waters around Karon Beach were searched for further clues and local jet ski rental companies were interviewed to get clarity about the incident. These incidents demonstrate the dangers and responsibilities associated with driving water sports craft, while the legal situation for the young Austrian looks increasingly precarious as the evidence is overwhelming wochenblitz.com reported.