Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Sha Tin yesterday (February 24), in which a man died.

     At 6.45pm, a minibus driven by a 69-year-old man was travelling along Sui Wo Road westbound. When approaching a pedestrian crossing outside the junction of Sui Wo Road and Lai Wo Lane, it reportedly knocked down an 82-year-old man, who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining head injuries, the male pedestrian was rushed to Prince of Wales Hospital in unconscious state and certified dead at 9.08pm.

     The minibus driver failed the Rapid Oral Fluid Test and was arrested for drug driving and dangerous driving causing death. He 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 1346.
 

Ends/Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 0:48

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