Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Tseung Kwan O
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Police today (December 19) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Tseung Kwan O yesterday in which a 64-year-old man died.
At about 7.16pm on that day, a private car driven by a 30-year-old man was travelling along Po Hong Road southbound. When approaching Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground, it reportedly knocked down the 64-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining multiple injuries, the man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state. He was certified dead at 11.05pm.
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in early January, 2017.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East are underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 2305 7500 or 2305 7570.
Ends/Monday, December 19, 2016
Issued at HKT 16:36
Issued at HKT 16:36
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