Fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long

     Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Yuen Long this morning (November 7) in which a woman died.
 
     At about 8.05am, a private car driven by a 30-year-old man was travelling along Yuen Long On Lok Road towards Long Ping. Upon approaching 29 Yuen Long On Lok Road, it reportedly knocked down a 19-year-old non-ethnic Chinese woman who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining multiple injuries, the woman was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in unconscious state and was transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital later. She was certified dead at 2.06pm.

     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, New Territories North is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3800.