Police appeal for information on fatal traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan

     Police today (September 4) appealed to the public for information on a fatal traffic accident in Cheung Sha Wan yesterday (September 3) in which a 90-year-old man died.

     At about 9.15am yesterday, a bus driven by a 64-year-old man was travelling along Cheung Sha Wan Road towards the New Territories. When turning right into Tonkin Street, it reportedly knocked down the 90-year-old man who was crossing the road.

     Sustaining serious multiple injuries, the 90-year-old man was rushed to Princess Margaret Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 8.57pm on the same day.

     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 September.

     Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9062 or 3661 9000.