Fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan
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Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in Chai Wan this afternoon (April 21) in which a 67-year-old man died.
At about 4.26pm, a 60-year-old man boarded a private car at 141 Sai Wan Ho Street. The private car reportedly lost control, rammed into a minibus stop pole, three stationary motorcycles, and knocked down two pedestrians after running onto the pavement.
Sustaining serious multiple injuries, the 67-year-old man was sent to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 4.52pm. Besides, sustaining shoulder injuries, a 51-year-old man was sent to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital in conscious state
The 60-year-old private car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death and is being detained for 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 6815.