Fatal traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan this morning (September 26) in which a 76-year-old man was killed.

About 8.15am, a public light bus (PLB) driven by a 49-year-old man was traveling along Castle Peak Road towards Mong Kok direction. When approaching the junction with Fuk Wing Street, the vehicle hit the 76-year-old man who was crossing the road and then rammed into thirteen motorcycles parked on Fuk Wing Street.

The 76 year-old victim pedestrian sustained serious injury and was taken to Caritas Medical Centre where he was certified dead at 9.39am.

The driver was later arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is detained for further enquiries.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic Kowloon West, are under way.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2773 5200 or 2773 5223.

Add Police Report No. 1
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Friday, September 26, 2008
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