Fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan today (September 12) in which a 37-year-old man died.

     At about 0.22am, a motorcycle driven by the 37-year-old man was travelling along Shek O Road towards Shek O, while a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 46-year-old man was travelling along Shek O Road towards Chai Wai. When approaching near Lan Nai Wan Village, the motorcycle reportedly collided with the MGV. Another motorcycle driven by a 27-year-old man reportedly failed to brake and collided with the motorcycle in the front.

     Sustaining multiple injuries, the 37-year-old motorcyclist was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 1.40am. The MGV driver and the 27-year-old motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and were sent to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in conscious state.

     Investigation by the Accident Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6800.