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Fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long this morning (October 25) in which an 83-year-old man was killed.
 
     About 5.42am, a light goods vehicle driven by a 53-year-old man was travelling along Tung Lok Street towards Yuen Long On Ning Road. When approaching near Fook Tak Street, it reportedly knocked down the 83-year-old man who was crossing the road.
 
     Sustaining serious head injuries, the man was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.28am.
 
     The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
 
     Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North are underway.
 
     Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3800.

Ends/Saturday, October 25, 2014
Issued at HKT 12:30

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