Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai 
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	Police today (February 15) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai on December 29, 2007 in which a 48-year-old man was injured and later died in hospital.

	About 5pm, the 48-year-old man was riding a bicycle on Tin Shing Road towards Tin Wu Road.  On approaching near Tin Tsz Light Rail station, the bicycle hit a 15-year-old boy who was crossing the road.

	Both the man and the boy sustained injuries and were taken to Tuen Mun Hospital. The man was later certified dead at 6.42am on February 5. 

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

	Anyone who may have seen the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2677 6299 or 2455 4210.

Police Report No. 5
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Friday, February 15, 2008 
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