Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Lantau North today (May 18), in which a man died.    

     At 6.23am, a taxi driven by a 65-year-old man was travelling along Man Tung Road towards Kowloon. When approaching Yi Tung Road, it reportedly knocked down an 87-year-old man who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining serious head injuries, the man was rushed to North Lantau Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 7.21am.   

     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 South 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 1346.

Ends/Monday, May 18, 2026
Issued at HKT 12:24

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