Fatal traffic accident in Kowloon City
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     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Kowloon City happened yesterday (February 4), in which a 23-year-old non-ethnic Chinese man died.

     At 6.54pm, a motorcycle driven by a 23-year-old non-ethnic Chinese man was travelling along Argyle Street westbound. When approaching the junction of Peace Avenue, it reportedly collided with a taxi driven by a 63-year-old man.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the motorcycle driver was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.30pm.

     A 25-year-old non-ethnic Chinese male motorcycle passenger sustained slight injuries and was sent to Kwong Wah Hospital in conscious state.

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

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 9023.

Ends/Sunday, February 5, 2023
Issued at HKT 0:29

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