Fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui
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At 8.13am, Police received a report that a woman was lying unconsciously in a drainage channel.
Police officers sped to the scene. Sustaining head injuries, the 69-year-old woman was certified dead at scene.
Initial investigation revealed that the woman was riding a bicycle at around 10.30pm last night (April 4) along Castle Peak Road - Kwu Tung southbound. When passing by Tsung Pak Long Tsuen, the bicycle was suspectedly hit by a private vehicle from behind and the woman fell into a drainage channel. After the impact, the private vehicle left the scene.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team Two 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 on 3661 3800.
Ends/Friday, April 5, 2024
Issued at HKT 18:58
Issued at HKT 18:58
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