Appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Tuen Mun
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Police today (June 24) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Tuen Mun earlier this month in which a 10-year-old boy was injured and later died in hospital.

At 6.38pm on June 13, a private car driven by a 33-year-old man was travelling east on Hoi Wing Road. When approaching the junction with Castle Peak Road, the vehicle hit the 10-year-old boy who was crossing the road.

Sustaining serious head injuries, the boy was taken to Tuen Mun Hospital where he was later certified dead at 5.50pm on June 17.

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

Anyone who might have seen the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2455 4210 or 3661 3800.

Police Report No. 12
Issued by PPRB

Ends/Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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