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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Wong Tai Sin this morning (August 24) in which a 73-year-old man died.
About 5.25am, a private car driven by a 25-year-old man was travelling along Po Kong Village Road upslope. When reaching outside Fu Shan Estate, it reportedly hit the 73-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head and leg injuries, the male pedestrian was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was certified dead at 7.10am.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East are underway.
Anyone who saw the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7575 or 2305 7500.
Add Police Report No. 61
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Friday, August 24, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:22
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