Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tuen Mun this morning (March 8) in which a man died.
 
     At 6.25am, a taxi driven by a 73-year-old man was travelling along Castle Peak Road – Lam Tei towards Yuen Long. When the taxi was approaching a pedestrian crossing outside 121 Castle Peak Road – Lam Tei, it reportedly knocked down a 68-year-old man who was riding a bicycle.
 
     Sustaining serious head injury, the male cyclist was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.31am.
 
     The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
 
     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team 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/Saturday, March 8, 2025
Issued at HKT 13:46

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