Fatal traffic accident in Sham Shui Po
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At about 8.13pm yesterday, the 60-year-old man parked a light goods vehicle (LGV) on Yee Kuk Street. When unloading goods at the rear end of the LGV, he was reportedly knocked down by a special purpose vehicle (SPV) from behind. The SPV then hit the LGV. A 46-year-old non-ethnic Chinese man standing on roadside was hurt by glass fragments.
Sustaining serious head and leg injuries, the 60-year-old man was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in conscious state and was certified dead at 10.16pm. The non-ethnic Chinese man sustained neck injuries and was sent to Caritas Medical Centre in conscious state for treatment.
The 73-year-old SPV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9000 or 3661 9058.
Ends/Sunday, June 17, 2018
Issued at HKT 4:35
Issued at HKT 4:35
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