Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Tuen Mun this morning (March 28) in which a 55-year-old man died.
At 8.39am, a private car driven by a 47-year-old woman was travelling along Tai Fong Street towards LRT Tai Hing (South) Station, while an LRT train was travelling along Tai Fong Street towards Town Centre Station. When approaching LRT Tai Hing (South) Station, the private car reportedly went out of control and knocked down the 55-year-old man who was crossing the road. It then collided with the LRT train.
Sustaining multiple injuries, the pedestrian was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 9.56am. The private car driver sustained waist and leg injuries. She was sent to Tuen Mun Hospital in conscious state.
The private car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. She has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in late April.
Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North is underway.
Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.
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