Department: H.K. POLICE
Serial No.: GIS200902190302
Fatal traffic acccident in Chai Wan
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Chai Wan tonight (February 19) in which a 46-year-old driver was killed.

About 8.50pm, a motorcycle driven by a 46-year-old man was traveling westbound along Island Eastern Corridor towards North Point. On reaching near A Kung Ngam, it was reportedly hit by a private car when changing the lane.

The man sustained serious head injuries and was rushed to the Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital where he was certified dead at 9.21pm.

The 36-year-old driver of the private car 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. 8a

Ends/Thursday, February 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 23:58

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