Fatal traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan early this morning (October 4) in which a 23-year-old man was killed.

About 2.30am, a private car driven by a 23-year-old man was traveling along the Piper's Hill section of Tai Po Road northbound. When approaching Kam Shan Country Park, the vehicle lost control and collided with a taxi traveling along Tai Po Road southbound.

The private car driver sustained serious injury and was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital where he was certified dead at 6.07am.

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 5211.

Police Report No. 2
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Saturday, October 4, 2008
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