Taxi-driver dies in Sau Mau Ping accident

Police today (December 5) appealed for information about a traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping in which two men were injured and one of them subsequently died in hospital.

Shortly after 4.40am today, a taxi driven by a 48-year-old man was travelling along Hiu Kwong Street towards Sau Mau Ping Road. Near a petrol filling station, the taxi hit a 56-year-old taxi-driver who was standing near the rear part of a taxi parked at the roadside. The stationary taxi was pushed forward and rammed into a 51-year-old taxi-driver who was standing at the front.

The duo, who sustained leg injuries, were taken for medical treatment to United Christian Hospital, where the 56-year-old man was certified dead at 10am.

The 48-year-old taxi-driver was arrested for drink driving. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Investigations by the Special Investigation Team, Traffic Kowloon East, are proceeding.

Anyone who saw the accident or who has any information is urged to contact the investigating officers on 2305 7500 or 2305 7570.


Police Report No. 6

Ends/ Wednesday, December 5, 2007