Fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan
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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan this afternoon (October 31) in which a 51-year-old woman died.
At around 1.31pm, a private car driven by a 39-year-old woman was travelling along Shek O Road towards Shek O. When approaching To Tei Wan, it reportedly knocked down the 51-year-old woman who was crossing the road.
Sustaining serious head injury, the woman was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 4.03pm.
The 39-year-old woman was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for further enquiries.
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 6814 or 3660 6848.