Fatal traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai
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At about 1.19pm, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 26-year-old man was travelling along Tin Shui Road southbound. When approaching Tin Wing Road, it reportedly knocked down the 68-year-old man who was using an electric wheelchair to cross the road.
Sustaining head injuries, the man was rushed to Tin Shui Wai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 3.13pm.
The LGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He is 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 at 3661 3818 or 3661 3819.
Ends/Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Issued at HKT 21:13
Issued at HKT 21:13
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