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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping this morning (February 11) in which a 42-year-old man died.
At about 10.00am, a motorcycle ridden by a 42-year-old man was travelling along Clear Water Bay Road towards Kowloon. Upon reaching 303 Clear Water Bay Road, it reportedly lost control and collided with a taxi driven by a 62-year-old man travelling on the opposite carriageway. Another motorcycle ridden by a 45-year-old man travelling behind the taxi also rammed into the taxi
The 42-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious head injuries and was sent to United Christian Hospital (UCH) where he was certified dead at 10.31am. The 45-year-old motorcyclist who sustained thigh injuries was also sent to UCH for medical treatment.
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.
Add Police Report No. 106
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Saturday, February 11, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:16
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