Fatal traffic accident in Lok Ma Chau
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At about 8.58 am, the 42-year-old man got on a light goods vehicle (LGV) on an unnamed road near Tun Yu Road without authorization of the vehicle owner. He drove along the road and reportedly knocked down a stone hut.
Sustaining serious injuries, the 50-year-old man who was staying inside the stone hut and the 42-year-old male driver were rushed to the North District Hospital and Pok Oi Hospital respectively in unconscious state. The 50-year-old man was certified dead at 9.57am and the male driver was certified dead at 10.10am.
After initial investigation, the case is classified as pending taking conveyance without authority and dangerous driving causing death.
Investigation by the District Crime Squad of Border District is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 4042.
Ends/Friday, July 6, 2018
Issued at HKT 22:14
Issued at HKT 22:14
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