Department: H.K. POLICE
Serial No.: GIS200906030353
Fatal traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan
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Police are investigating a traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan tonight (June 3) in which a 19-year-old man was killed.

About 7.14pm, a private car driven by the 19-year-old man was travelling on southbound Tai Po Road. On reaching near Golden Hill Country Park, it lost control and crashed into the hillside after ramming into another private car which was travelling on the northbound lane.

The northbound private car, which was driven by a 48-year-old man, was then hit by a trailing light goods vehicle.

Both drivers were injured and taken to Caritas Medical Centre and Princess Margaret Hospital respectively. The 19-year-old man was certified dead at 9.03pm in Caritas Medical Centre.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic Kowloon West, are underway.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2773 5262 or 2773 5200.

Police Report No. 6

Ends/Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Issued at HKT 23:53

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