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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Central today (February 19) at noon in which a 59-year-old man died.
About 12.49pm today, a light goods vehicle driven by a 41-year-old man was travelling along westbound Connaught Road Central. When approaching near 50 Connaught Road, the car reportedly knocked down the 59-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head injures, he was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital in unconscious state where he was certified dead at 1.45pm.
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in mid-March.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island are underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3106 8814.
Ends/Friday, February 19, 2016
Issued at HKT 20:56
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