Fatal traffic accident in Hung Hom
Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Hung Hom today (April 23) in which an 88-year-old woman died.
At 12.49pm, a middle goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 54-year-old man was travelling along Man Yue Street westbound. When approaching near Ma Tau Wai Road, it reportedly knocked down the 88-year-old woman who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head injury, the woman was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 5.15pm.
The 54-year-old MGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. He is being detained for further enquiries.
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 on 3661 9062 or 3661 9063.