Fatal traffic accident in Central

Police are investigating a traffic accident in which a 73-year-old man was killed in Central this morning (July 22).

At about 9.30 am, a private car driven by a 27-year-old man was travelling along southbound Garden Road. Upon reaching near Magazine Gap Road, the vehicle reportedly knocked down the 73-year-old man who was crossing the road.

Sustaining serious head injuries, the elderly man was rushed to Queen Mary Hospital where he was certified dead at 7.33 pm.

Investigations will be taken over by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic, Hong Kong Island.

Anyone who has witnessed the accident or has information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3106 8800 or 3106 8849.


Police Report No. 5
Issued by PPRB

End/ Sunday, July 22, 2007