Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Tai Po yesterday (July 30), in which a man died.    
 
     Police received a report at 7.38pm that a motorcycle driven by a 39-year-old man was travelling along Tolo Highway towards Sha Tin. When approaching Ha Wun Yiu, the motorcycle reportedly went out of control and fell over. A private car driven by a 54-year-old man suspectedly failed to brake in time and ran over the motorcyclist. 
 
     Sustaining multiple injuries, the motorcyclist was rushed to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.52pm.

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

     Investigation by the Special Investigation of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
 
     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 3800.

Ends/Friday, July 31, 2026
Issued at HKT 7:31

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