Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tai Po yesterday (December 2) in which a 34-year-old man died.

     At about 8.40pm last night, an electric scooter driven by the 34-year-old man was travelling along the cycling track beside Tolo Highway towards Tai Po. It reportedly lost control and the man subsequently fell on the ground.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the man was sent to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.27pm.

     Investigation by the Accident 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 at 3660 3800.

Ends/Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Issued at HKT 0:29

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