Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan this morning (August 13) in which an 87-year-old man died.
At about 6.55am, a public bus driven by a 49-year-old man was travelling along Cornwall Street eastbound. When approaching near the junction of Cornwall Street and Tat Hong Avenue, it reportedly knocked down the 87-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head and shoulder injuries. the 87-year-old man was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.37am.
The public bus driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
Active investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 3661 9058 or 3661 9000.
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