Fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long
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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Yuen Long this morning (January 16), in which a 31-year-old man died.
At about 7.12am, a light goods vehicle driven by a 26-year-old man was travelling along Shap Pat Heung Road towards Lam Hau Tsuen Road. When approaching near 99 Shap Pat Heung Road, it reportedly knocked down the 31-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the man was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in conscious state and was certified dead at 8.20am.
The light goods vehicle driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.
