Hong Kong van driver arrested for dangerous driving after cyclist dies in suspected hit-and-run crash
Security footage reportedly shows vehicle hit 48-year-old victim, drive over him, then leave the scene
Hong Kong police have arrested a 55-year-old man after a cyclist died in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Yuen Long on Monday night.
At about 9pm, the 48-year-old victim was riding an electric bicycle on the road near the entrance of Wing Ning Tsuen towards Tin Shui Wai when he was hit by a light goods van, police reports said.
Security camera footage obtained by police showed the vehicle hitting the man and driving over him before leaving the scene.
A pedestrian called an ambulance, and the victim – who was unconscious and suffering from serious head injuries – was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital. He was certified dead at 9.41pm.
Police later arrested the suspect for dangerous driving causing death, pending further investigation.
