Fatal traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan this afternoon (December 8) in which a 21-year-old man died.

About 12.10pm, the man was riding his motorcycle along Tai Po Road towards Kwai Chung. At Sheung Li Uk Garden, the motorcycle is believed to have run into a medium goods vehicle which was parked on the carriageway.

The motorcyclist sustained serious head injuries. He was sent to Caritas Medical Centre and later transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital, where he was certified dead at 3.13pm.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of 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 5220 or 2773 5223.

Police Report No. 3
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Monday, December 8, 2008
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