Police in Ho Chi Minh City are investigating a tragic accident in which a man suspected of drunk driving crashed his car into a motorbike, killing a mother and her two young sons.
The crash happened on the evening of September 20 on DH507 Road in Phước Thành Commune, Phú Giáo District (formerly Bình Dương, now part of HCMC).
Fatal crash details
According to police, Nguyễn Đức Thanh Nam, 32, was driving a five-seat car when he collided with a motorbike ridden by Nguyễn Thị Thu Vân, 36, who was returning home with her sons, aged six and two, after visiting their grandmother.
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The impact threw all three victims onto the roadside.
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The mother and her six-year-old son died instantly.
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The two-year-old was rushed to Phú Giáo Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries.
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The driver was also injured and is under investigation.
The vehicles were badly damaged, with the car only stopping after crashing into a rubber tree nearly 10 meters from the point of impact.
Alcohol violation confirmed
Traffic police said Nam failed to yield when entering the main road. Blood tests revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 50mg/100ml, confirming alcohol use.
Under Decree 168, such a violation—if it had not caused an accident—would result in a fine of 16–18 million VND ($630–710) and suspension of the driver’s license for 16–18 months.
Dangerous road conditions
Locals said DH507 Road, which connects HCMC with Đồng Nai, is about 12 meters wide but has sharp curves and lacks street lighting, making it particularly dangerous at night.
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Source: Vietnam Insider