2004-01-21 17:21 Police are investigating a traffic accident in Kwun Tong today (January 21) in which a 21-year-old woman was killed and a 30-year-old man injured. At about 3.10 pm, a light goods vehicle (LGV) travelling along eastbound Wai Yip Street reportedly knocked down a 21-year-old woman who was crossing the road near the junction with Lai Yip Street. The LGV stopped after it had pushed a stationary private car parked outside 131 Wai Yip Street into a car beauty salon. Sustaining injuries, both the 21-year-old woman and the 30-year-old LGV driver were rushed to United Christian Hospital where the woman was certified dead at 3.26 pm. Investigations by Special Investigation Team, Traffic, Kowloon East are proceeding. Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or have information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7575. 2004-01-21 19:50 The 30-year-old LGV driver was later arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He has been released on bail at $10,000 and is required to report back to Police on February 4. |