*********************************************************
Police today (January 25) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Yuen Long last month, in which an 88-year-old man was seriously injured and later died in hospital.
About 6.43am on December 30, 2008, a minibus driven by a 70-year-old man was traveling along Kam Tin Road towards Sheung Shui. When reaching Wing Lung Wai, it reportedly knocked down the 88-year-old man who was crossing the road.
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was sent to Pok Oi Hospital. He was later transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital and was certified dead at 2.05am on January 16, 2009.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North, are proceeding.
Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2455 4221 or 2675 3325.
Police Report No. 7
Ends/Sunday, January 25, 2009
Issued at HKT 16:19
NNNN
