Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tai Po today (January 26), in which a man died.

     At 7.25am, a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 70-year-old man was travelling along Ting Kok Road towards Tai Mei Tuk. When approaching 68 Ting Kok Road, it reportedly knocked down the man who was riding a bicycle crossing Ting Kok Road.

     Sustaining head and leg injuries, the man was rushed to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in unconscious state and was later certified dead.

     The man, aged about 70 to 80, was about 1.8 metres tall and of strong build. He was wearing a long-sleeved red checkered shirt, greyish blue trousers and grey shoes. No identity document was found in his possession.

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

     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. The contact number is 3661 3860.
 

Ends/Monday, January 26, 2026
Issued at HKT 13:47

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