
************************************************************
Police today (August 1) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Chai Wan last month in which a 47-year-old man died.
About 7.10am on July 19, a taxi driven by the 47-year-old man was travelling along westbound Chai Wan Road. At the junction with Yee Shun Street, the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and subsequently rammed an iron railing.
After the impact, the driver was found injured in his vehicle. He was taken to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital where he died on July 23.
Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island are under way.
Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or has information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3106 8800.
Police Report No. 6
Issued by PPRB
Ends/Tuesday, August 1, 2006
Issued at HKT 11:40
NNNN