Fatal traffic accident in Ngau Tau Kok

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Ngau Tau Kok this morning (November 2) in which a man died.

     At about 11.20am, a motorcycle driven by a 67-year-old man was travelling along Wang Chiu Road southbound with a 61-year-old female passenger on board, while a private car driven by a 42-year-old man was travelling along Kai Cheung Road westbound. When the private car was approaching the junction of Kai Cheung Road and Wang Chiu Road, it reportedly collided with the motorcycle.

     Sustaining serious multiple injuries, the motorcyclist was rushed to United Christian Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 11.55am. The motorcycle passenger sustained limb injuries and was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in conscious state. The private car driver sustained hand injuries and was sent to United Christian Hospital in conscious state.

     The private car 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 9023.