Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan

     Police today (August 4) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan yesterday (August 3) in which an 84-year-old woman died.

     At about 11.05am that day, a bus driven by a 51-year-old man was travelling along Taikoo Wan Road eastbound. When approaching the junction with Tai Fung Avenue, it reportedly knocked down the 84-year-old woman who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining head injury, the woman was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in conscious state and was certified dead at 11.40pm that night.

     The driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm after the accident. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries and is required to report back to Police in late August.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Hong Kong Island is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 6838 or 3600 6800.