Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Lantau South this afternoon (December 12) in which a 53-year-old man died.

     About 1.25pm today, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by the 53-year-old man was travelling along South Lantau Road towards Tung Chung. When approaching near Silver Mine Bay Water Treatment Works, the LGV reportedly rammed into a device on roadside and a traffic sign.

     The 53-year-old male driver was later found collapsed without superficial injury. He was rushed to Mui Wo General Out-patient Clinic in unconscious state and was certified dead at 5.08pm.
     
     The case will be handed over to the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South for investigation.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 1346.
 

Ends/Monday, December 12, 2016
Issued at HKT 22:09

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