Police appeal for information on a fatal traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping
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     Police today (August 13) appealed for information on a fatal traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping on June 28 in which an 87-year-old man died.
 
     About 4.10pm on that day, a taxi driven by a 45-year-old man was travelling southbound of Chun Wah Road. When turning right into Choi Ha Road, the taxi reportedly knocked down the 87-year-old man who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining multiple injuries, the man was sent to United Christian Hospital for treatment and later transferred to Kowloon Hospital where he was certified dead at 6.06pm on August 7.

     The case has been taken over by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East for further investigations.

     Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7571 or 2305 7575.

Police Report No. 134
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Monday, August 13, 2012
Issued at HKT 13:01

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