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Police today (April 22) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping on April 16 in which a 63-year-old man died.
At about 7.30am on that day, a bus driven by a 56-year-old man and a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 64-year-old man were travelling in sequence along northbound Sau Mau Ping Road. When reaching near a bus stop near Po Lam Road, the bus reportedly knocked down the 63-year-old man who was crossing the road. The LGV failed to stop and rammed into the bus ahead.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the male pedestrian was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 5.37pm on April 17. The LGV driver sustained leg injuries and was sent to United Christian Hospital for treatment in conscious state.
The bus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm after the accident. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in late April.
Active 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 on 2305 7500 or 2305 7582.
Ends/Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Issued at HKT 16:22
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