Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long
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    Police today (June 4) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Yuen Long on May 28 in which a 10-year-old boy was killed.

    About 5.30pm, a motorcycle driven by a 24-year-old man was travelling along Yuen Long On Lok Road towards Tuen Mun. When approaching the junction with Ma Wang Road, it hit a 10-year-old boy who was crossing the road.
    
	The boy, who sustained serious injuries, was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital where he was subsequently certified dead at 5.05am on the next day.

    Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North were undergone.

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

Police Report No. 3
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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