Fatal traffic accident in Mong Kok

Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident happened in Mong Kok this morning (July 31) in which a woman died.

At 10.05 am, a medium goods vehicle (MGV) driven by a 46-year-old man was traveling along Anchor Street towards Palm Street. Upon approaching Palm Street, it allegedly knocked down a 73-year-old woman who was crossing the road. Subsequently, the woman was reported rolled over by a light goods vehicle (LGV) driven by a 45-year-old man. The MGV failed to stop after the accident and left the scene.

The woman was trapped under the LGV and rescued by firemen. Sustaining multiple injuries, the woman was certified dead at scene.

Upon further investigation, the LGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death, and the MGV driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop after an accident and failing to report after an accident. They are being detained for enquiries.

Investigation by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic, Kowloon West is underway.