Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Yuen Long yesterday (July 1) afternoon, in which a man died.

     At 6.28pm, a private car was travelling along Long Ping Road towards Tin Shui Wai. When approaching Wing Ning Tsuen, the private car reportedly rammed into a 71-year-old man who was riding a bicycle. The private car failed to stop after the incident and left the scene.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the 71-year-old man was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.06pm.

     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/Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Issued at HKT 0:19

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