Fatal traffic accident in Tsuen Wan
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At 6.51am, a motorcycle driven by the 42-year-old man was travelling along Wo Yi Hop Road towards Tsuen Wan, while a taxi driven by a 66-year-old man was travelling along Wo Yi Hop Road towards Lei Muk Shue Estate. When approaching near 308 Wo Yi Hop Road, the taxi reportedly turned right and dashed to the opposite lane. It suspectedly failed to brake in time and rammed into the motorcycle.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the motorcyclist was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.28am.
The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories South is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 1330 or 3661 1348.
Ends/Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Issued at HKT 10:55
Issued at HKT 10:55
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