Man arrested for dangerous driving causing death

Police today (March 6) arrested a 48-year-old man for dangerous driving causing death following a fatal traffic accident in which three men were killed on March 2 in Lok Ma Chau.

The accident occurred at about 7.30 am when a container truck driven by the 48-year-old man reportedly lost control upon reaching Lok Ma Chau roundabout. The car sideturned to the left and pressed on a private car driven by a 36-year-old man. The private car driver and his two male passengers aged 27 and 29 were certified dead at scene by the ambulancemen while the container truck driver was sent to the North District Hospital for treatment.

The container truck driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death today. He has been released on bail at $5,000 and is required to report back to Police in June 2006.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of New Territories North are proceeding.


Police Report No. 3

Issued by PPRB

End/Monday, March 6, 2006