Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping today (May 18) in which a man died.

     At about 9am, a public light bus (PLB) driven by a 78-year-old man was travelling along Ngau Tau Kok Road westbound. When approaching 297 Ngau Tau Kok Road, it reportedly knocked down a 75-year-old male pedestrian.

     Sustaining head injury, the man was rushed to United Christian Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.48am.

     The PLB driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0264.