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Hong Kong truck driver accused of causing death of young pregnant woman by dangerous driving remanded in custody
- Leung Chi-wa, 59, held in custody until next appearance at Kwun Tong Court in April
- It is alleged Leung failed to brake as 24-tonne truck turned corner and it struck the woman
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A Hong Kong truck driver accused of causing the death of a 31-year-old expectant mother by dangerous driving was remanded in custody after a court appearance on Friday.
The 59-year-old driver, Leung Chi-wa, who appeared before a magistrate at Kwun Tong Court, did not enter a plea to the charge.
The woman, who was pregnant, was hit by a truck at the junction of Hoi Bun Road and Tsun Yip Street in Kwun Tong at about 3pm on Tuesday as she tried to cross the road.
It is alleged that Leung failed to brake as the 24-tonne truck turned the corner and hit the woman.
The case was adjourned until April 12 for laboratory reports and further police investigation.
The victim, who suffered serious injuries, was rushed to the intensive care unit at Kwong Wah Hospital and later transferred to the neurosurgery ward.
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