Department: H.K. POLICE
Serial No.: GIS200810060221
Fatal traffic accident in Tai Po
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Tai Po early this morning (October 6) in which a 59-year-old man was killed.

About 5am, a bus driven by a 54-year-old man hit the 59-year-old man, who was crossing the road, when leaving the bus terminal on On Chee Road.

The victim sustained serious head injury and was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital where he was certified dead at noon today.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic New Territories North, will be under way.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2675 3325 or 2677 6299.

Police Report No. 3

Ends/Monday, October 6, 2008
Issued at HKT 18:11