Appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Yau Ma Tei

Police today (March 18) appealed to members of the public to provide information on a fatal traffic accident which occurred in Yau Ma Tei earlier this month.

Shortly after 7.35 pm on March 8, a light goods vehicle driven by a 29-year-old man was travelling along eastbound Wing Sing Lane. While turning into southbound Shanghai Street, it reportedly knocked down a 72-year-old man who was crossing the road.

Sustaining serious head injuries, the man was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital where he was certified dead at 2.10 am on March 9.

Investigations by Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West are proceeding.

Police urge anyone who has witnessed the accident or has information to offer to contact the investigating officers at 2773 5262 or 2380 6052.


Police Report No.8

Issued by PPRB

End/Saturday, March 18, 2006