2002-10-08 07:38 Police are investigating a traffic accident in Pat Heung early this (October 8) morning in which a 20-year-old man was killed. Shortly before 12:50 am, a private car travelling along Kam Sheung Road towards Yuen Long reportedly lost control near Yuen Kong and rammed a tree on the pavement. The 24-year-old male driver and four passengers on board, including three men aged 20 to 23 and a 16-year-old teenage girl, were injured. They were rushed to the North District Hospital where the 20-year-old male passenger was certified dead later. The case will be handed over to the Special Investigation Team, Traffic New Territories North, for further enquiries. Anyone who has witnessed the case or has information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2677 6299. |