Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Sau Mau Ping this afternoon (August 14), in which a 79-year-old male pedestrian died.
At around 3.20pm, a light goods vehicle driven by a 41-year-old man was travelling along Ngau Tau Kok Road towards Kwun Tong Road. When approaching near 152 Ngau Tau Kok Road, it reportedly knocked down the 79-year-old man who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head injuries, the male pedestrian was rushed to United Christian Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 3.50pm.
The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for enquiries.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0262.
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