British family including girl, 4, mowed down by ‘very drunk’ motorcyclist during dream holiday in Thailand – The Sun

Police are hunting an American who crashed into a British family in Thailand while allegedly drunk on a motorcycle.

Gregory Yamada, 39, rammed into a couple and their four-year-old daughter during a dream vacation, leaving them with serious injuries.

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The British father, 36, said the driver was “apparently still very drunk” and showed “no remorse” after the crash.

His wife, 40, was knocked unconscious in the horror smash and suffered serious injuries to her head and body.

Their daughter’s eyes, face and body were injured when she was thrown into the air.

She also suffered a sinus fracture from the impact to her face.

The family was on holiday in Thailand and walking along a footpath on the island of Koh Chang when they were hit.

Yamada, from San Jose, California, was said to be four times over the limit at the scene.

He was driving a high-powered Honda motorcycle and was charged with “driving while intoxicated and causing an accident in which other people were injured.”

Police have since issued an arrest warrant for him after the fugitive is believed to have fled across the border into Cambodia.

The British father said they have since returned to Britain after the crash in January but are still receiving medical treatment.

He said: “The injuries my partner and daughter suffered were devastating. From what I’ve seen, they’re lucky to be alive.

“At the hospital on the night of the crash he was apparently still very drunk and denied any involvement. I could not believe it.

“There was no sign of responsibility or remorse. Unless he is brought to justice, I fear he could do the same thing again.

“We love Koh Chang and the people there. We come as often as we can and had been saving all year for our holiday, but this experience ruined everything for us just a few days into our trip.

“I was told that the suspect is an expat and has a business in Koh Chang, so someone knows where he is. My priority is to make my family well and see him brought to justice.”

The holiday cost them around £5,000 for a 25 day break, but the horror crash happened just days later.

According to a police report, officers arrived on the scene just 15 minutes after the crash, which happened just before 8 p.m., and all four were taken to the hospital.

Yamada was then scheduled to appear in court, but never showed up.

However, the warrant for Yamada’s arrest stated that police had “reasonable suspicion that the suspect will flee.”

If he returns to Thailand, is arrested and found guilty in court, he faces a minimum of three years behind bars.

The maximum penalty in the country for injuring someone while drink-driving is up to six years and a fine of more than £2,600.

Police Lieutenant Chotisiri from Koh Chang Police Station said: “The suspect was arrested and charged with drink driving causing the crash.

“The details of the case have been communicated to the court and he would appear there.

“There are no other suspects in the case and all evidence has been given to the court.”