Fatal traffic accident in Ma On Shan
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At about 2.53am, a private car driven by a 40-year-old man was travelling along Tolo Highway towards Tai Po. When approaching Hong Kong Science Park, it reportedly rammed into a kerb and stopped. An MGV driven by a 37-year-old man later collided with the private car.
After the impact, a 60-year-old MGV passenger fell out from the vehicle. Sustaining serious head injuries, he was certified dead at scene. The MGV driver and a 39-year-old male passenger sustained minor injuries and were sent to the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in conscious state. The MGV driver was later transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital for treatment.
The private car driver and the MGV driver were arrested for drink driving and dangerous driving causing death respectively. They are being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.
Ends/Sunday, March 24, 2019
Issued at HKT 8:38
Issued at HKT 8:38
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