The Commissioner of Police, Mr Lo Wai-chung, was deeply grieved by the death of Senior Police Constable, Mr Lum Hoi-wan, during a traffic accident while on duty today (March 22) and extended deepest condolences to Mr Lum's family.

     About 5.20 am, while Mr Lum was handling a traffic accident at the scene of East Kowloon Corridor west bound near Fat Kwong Street Flyover, he was knocked down by a light goods vehicle driven by a 58-year-old man.

     The seriously injured officer was immediately taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for medical treatment but was later certified dead at 6.04am.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic Kowloon West is proceeding.   

     The Force Welfare Services Group has been in touch with Mr Lum's family and would make every effort to help his family during this time of sadness.

     Mr Lum, aged 51, joined the Force in 1988. He was attached to the Patrol Subunit of the Enforcement and Control Division of Traffic Kowloon West and had 30 years of police work experience. Mr Lum had all along shown great enthusiasm and passion for his work and was highly committed to his duties. He was survived by his wife and a son.

     

Ends/Thursday, March 22, 2018
Issued at HKT 12:09

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