Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping
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     Police today (September 5) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping on August 8 in which a 48-year-old man died.
      
     About 10.45pm on that day, a public light bus driven by a 74-year-old man was travelling along Ngau Tau Kok Road towards Yau Tong. When approaching near 319-321 Ngau Tau Kok Road, it reportedly knocked down the 48-year-old man who was crossing the road.
      
     Sustaining serious head injuries, the male pedestrian was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.55am on September 1.
      
     The 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 early October.
      
     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is underway.
      
     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7571 or 2305 7500.
     

Ends/Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Issued at HKT 17:59

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