Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident involving police constable
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Police today (August 10) appealed for information about the fatal traffic accident in Lok Ma Chau yesterday (August 9) in which a 31-year-old police constable was killed.

About 7.55pm last night, a police motorcycle driven by Mr So Chi-ho was travelling northbound on Kwu Tung Road. It was suspected that he lost control and lay unconscious on the ground while approaching a construction site near Europa Garden. He was rushed to North District Hospital for medical treatment but was later certified dead.

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

Initial investigations revealed that a private car has passed by the scene and the driver might have witnessed the accident. Police urged the private car driver, or anyone who has any information, to contact the Duty Officer of the Report Room of Traffic, New Territories North on 2675 3325.

Police Report No. 4
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Sunday, August 10, 2008
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