Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po last night (June 17) in which a 20-year-old man died.

     At about 9.56pm last night, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 18-year-old man was traveling along Tolo Highway Sha Tin bound. When approaching Fo Chun Road, it reportedly lost control and side-turned.

     A 20-year-old male passenger was thrown out of the LGV.  Sustaining serious head injuries, the man was rushed to Prince Wales Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.25pm. Two other male passengers, aged 18 and 19, were also slightly injured and were sent to Prince Wales Hospital for treatment in conscious state.

     Active 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 or 3661 3858.

Ends/Sunday, June 18, 2017
Issued at HKT 8:30

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