Minibus driver arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly knocking down elderly pedestrian
Driver, 74, was travelling on Hing Fong Road towards Kwai Fong on Tuesday morning when his vehicle struck 90-year-old resident, police say
Hong Kong police have arrested a 74-year-old minibus driver on suspicion of dangerous driving after he allegedly ran over a 90-year-old man crossing a road in Kwai Chung.
Police said the accident was reported at about 7.24am on Tuesday on 188 Hing Fong Road.
The driver, surnamed Yan, was driving a public light bus towards Kwai Fong when he allegedly struck the elderly pedestrian, surnamed Leung, who was crossing the road.
Officers arriving at the scene found the 90-year-old with a head injury and in a semi-conscious state.
He was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung for treatment.
The driver passed a breathalyser test, which recorded no alcohol in his system, according to police.