Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Tsuen Wan
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At about 7.09am that day, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 64-year-old man was travelling along Yeung Uk Road towards Tuen Mun. When reaching near 45 Yeung Uk Road, it reportedly knocked down the 79-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining injuries to his head and leg, the male pedestrian was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in unconscious state and certified dead at 9.00pm on the same day.
The LGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in mid-December.
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 1346 or 3661 1300.
Ends/Thursday, November 29, 2018
Issued at HKT 13:13
Issued at HKT 13:13
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