Fatal traffic accident in Lantau South
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At about 4.25pm, a private car driven by a 60-year-old man was travelling along South Lantau Road towards Tai O. When approaching near Cheung Sha Fire Station, it reportedly crashed into a kerb, bounced back and rammed into the hillside.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the 64-year-old male passenger was rushed to North Lantau Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 5.42pm. The 60-year-old male driver suffered from chest pain and was sent to North Lantau Hospital in conscious state and later transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital.
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1300 or 3661 1348.
Ends/Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Issued at HKT 23:09
Issued at HKT 23:09
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