Hong Kong singer Edmond Leung arrested for drink-driving after Mercedes-Benz hits roadside railing
Breathalyser test showed breath-alcohol level close to five times legal limit
Hong Kong singer Edmond Leung Hon-man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after he crashed his Mercedes-Benz into a roadside railing in Hong Kong in the early hours of Tuesday.
The Post understands that Leung, 46, failed a breathalyser test after the crash, with a breath-alcohol reading of nearly five times the legal limit.
The Canto-pop star was driving uphill along Garden Road in Mid-Levels near Garden Terrace soon before 2am.
Without revealing the name of the driver, a police spokesman said: “It is alleged that the driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the railing while making a right turn into Robinson Road.”
Leung escaped injury in the incident, but the front left of his black Benz was damaged. Police said a section of the railing was also damaged.
The singer was arrested after a breathalyser test at the scene showed his breath-alcohol level was more than 100mcg/100ml, well above the legal limit of 22mcg/100ml.
The singer was then taken to Central police station. After questioning, he was released on bail and must report to police next month.
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Leung, wearing sunglasses and a hat, was seen speaking on his mobile phone as he left the station in a taxi before daybreak.
Officers from the Hong Kong Island traffic unit were handling the case.
Separately, a truck driver was arrested for drink driving after his vehicle slammed into a lamp post and toppled on its side on Ping Yee Road, Yuen Long at about 1.30am on Tuesday.
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The man, 44, had hand and waist injuries and was taken to Pok Oi Hospital for treatment.
Police said the driver was arrested after he failed a breathalyser test. Officers from the New Territories North traffic unit were investigating.
