Department: H.K. POLICE
Serial No.: GIS200901090292
Fatal traffic accident in Western District
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Western District this afternoon (January 9) in which a 48-year-old man was killed.

About 1.55pm, a medium goods vehicle driven by a 51-year-old man was traveling inside Western Wholesale Food Market, and reportedly knocked down the 48-year-old male pedestrian.

The pedestrian was rescued by firemen. Sustaining serious chest injuries, he was sent to Queen Mary Hospital where he was certified dead at 2.48pm.

The 51-year-old driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island are underway.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3106 8800 or 3106 8848.

Police report no. 12

Ends/Friday, January 9, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:07