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Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping
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     Police today (August 20) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping on August 13 in which a 60-year-old woman died.

     At about 4.58pm that day, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 68-year-old man was travelling along Lee On Road eastbound. When approaching Shun Chi Street, it reportedly knocked down the 60-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining head injuries, the woman was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 12.44pm on August 20.

     The driver was arrested for careless driving after the accident. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in mid-September.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7570 or 2305 7500.
 
Ends/Thursday, August 22, 2019
Issued at HKT 19:30
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