Fatal traffic accident in Sheung Shui

Police appealed to members of the public for information on a traffic accident occurred in Sheung Shui early this (September 21) morning in which a 73-year-old-woman was killed.

At about 6 am, Police received a report that a woman was knocked down by a taxi travelling on Castle Peak Road heading for Lok Ma Chau near Kwu Tung. The taxi did not stop after the accident.

The woman sustained serious head injuries and was certified dead by ambulancemen arrived at the scene.

Investigations will be taken over by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, New Territories North.

Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers at 2657 6299.


Police Report No. 1
Issued by PPRB

Ends/ Thursday, September 21, 2006