Sixty-Year-Old Woman Hit by Transport Contractor’s Truck in North Point Dies After 4 Days in Hospital; Driver Arrested for Dangerous Driving Causing Death

On Wednesday evening, a woman of 60 was hit by a truck on King's Park Road in North Point, became unconscious, and was hospitalized for nearly 4 days before passing away. The driver of the truck, who was suspected of dangerous driving causing death, was arrested by the police.

On Wednesday evening around 10:11 PM, a mid-sized waste collection truck operated by a contractor for the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) was traveling along King's Way towards Pokfulam. At an intersection near New Light Cinema, where the truck was preparing to turn into Sichou Street, it hit a woman named Wu (60 years old) who was crossing the street. Wu sustained head injuries and fell into a coma, being admitted to Kwai Shing Hospital for treatment. After nearly four days in the hospital, she passed away at 12:14 PM on Sunday. Following an investigation, the truck driver, a man named Lin (45 years old), was arrested for endangering others with a dangerous driving charge leading to death. He was granted bail to appear before police on December 1 for further questioning. The case is being handled by the fifth team of the Traffic Collision Special Investigation Unit under the Kowloon West Regional Police.

An investigation revealed that the driver had zero alcohol content in his system at the time of the accident. The matter is currently under the scrutiny of the Fifth Team of the Traffic Collision Special Investigation Unit, part of the Kowloon West Regional Police. Throughout the years, there have been several incidents of similar nature in Hong Kong, highlighting the importance of road safety and strict enforcement of traffic laws. This case serves as a reminder to all drivers to adhere to the rules and take extra caution, especially in urban areas with high pedestrian traffic.