An 18-year-old Chinese tourist, who was wounded last Thursday by a speedboat engine propeller, died one day later from the injuries he sustained in the accident, according to a report by the Phuket News yesterday.
Li Yuheng suffered injuries to his left leg and right ankle when he was hit by the propeller of a speedboat engine while swimming at Koh Phi Phi Don off Krabi coast. He had been on the tour speedboat, which moored to let the passengers swim.
When it came time to leave, crew member Naradon Tongdee, 20, started the engine as Li was swimming toward the back of the boat. He was injured and was taken to Krabi Hospital.
Naradon has been charged with recklessness causing the death of another person.
Lt. Col. Cheatpan Vichaidit, Chief Investigator at Phi Phi Police Station said, “I can confirm that despite all efforts to save him, Mr. Li died due to the injuries he sustained after being hit by the propeller.”
“The tour company’s insurance has paid about THB2.3 million in compensation to Mr Li’s family, and covered the costs of the family’s visit to Thailand following the incident,” he said.
Story: The Phuket News
