Fatal traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai
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At around 6.46am, a motorcycle driven by a 54-year-old man was travelling along the second lane of Tin Shui Road towards Tin Wah Road. When approaching Tin Yan Estate, the motorcycle reportedly failed to stop in time and knocked down a 67-year-old man who was riding a bicycle and entering Tin Shui Road from the pavement on the left side.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the male cyclist was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 3.28pm. Sustaining head injuries, the motorcyclist was sent to Tin Shui Wai Hospital in conscious state and later transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital.
The motorcyclist was arrested for dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and is being detained for enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is under way.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.
Ends/Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Issued at HKT 19:28
Issued at HKT 19:28
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