Appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan
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Police today (March 28) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Chai Wan yesterday (March 27) in which an 81-year-old woman was injured and later died in hospital.

At 5.46pm yesterday, a taxi driven by a 49-year-old man was travelling north on Hoi Ning Street. When turning right into the eastbound lane of Hing Man Street, the vehicle hit the 81-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

Sustaining serious head injuries, the woman was taken to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital where she was later certified dead at 11.49pm on the same day.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island are under way.

Anyone who might have seen the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3106 8800.

Police Report No. 3
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Saturday, March 28, 2009
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