Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Central last night (December 18), in which a woman died.
     
     At 8.55pm, a taxi driven by a 62-year-old man was travelling along Caine Road westbound. When approaching near Elgin Street, it reportedly knocked down a 68-year-old female pedestrian.
     
     Sustaining multiple injuries, the woman was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 10.05pm.
     
     The taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
     
     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is under way.
     
     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6848.