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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui last night (April 11) in which a 77-year-old man died.
At about 8pm last night, a private car driven by a 36-year-old man was travelling along northbound Sha Tau Kok Road ﷿ Lung Yeuk Tau. When approaching Kwan Tei North Tsuen, it reportedly knocked down the 77-year-old man who was crossing the road. After the impact, the private car left the scene.
Sustaining multiple injuries, he was rushed to North District Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.49pm.
Police arrested the private car driver at about 11pm in Sheung Shui for dangerous driving causing death. He is being detained for enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.
Ends/Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Issued at HKT 05:31
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