Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Ngau Tau Kok this afternoon (January 3) in which a man died.
At around 5.46pm, a motorcycle driven by a 27-year-old man was travelling along Wang Kee Street towards Lam Hing Street. Upon approaching Central Mail Centre, the motorcycle reportedly went out of control and rammed into a roadside iron pole. A 40-year-old male passerby was reportedly knocked down by the motorcycle.
Sustaining serious multiple injuries, the motorcyclist was certified dead at scene. The male passerby sustaining hand injuries and was sent to United Christian Hospital in conscious state.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon East is under way.
Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 0277.
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