Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Pat Heung
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Police today (February 14) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Pat Heung last month in which a 22-year-old man was injured and subsequently died in hospital.

At 6.26pm on January 26, a private car driven by the 22-year-old man was travelling along Route Twisk towards Yuen Long. When approaching near Shek Kong Barrack, the private car lost control and rammed into a public light bus stopped on the opposite lane.

The man sustained serious head injuries and was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital where he was certified dead at 11.07am on January 30.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North are underway.

Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2455 4210 or 2677 6299.

Police Report No. 4
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Saturday, February 14, 2009
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