A 56-year-old female cleaner was knocked unconscious by a private car when she was cleaning debris on Tin Shui Road today (26th) after a traffic accident in Tin Shui Wai. The driver of the private car ran away.
The victim's daughter even appealed to witnesses on social platforms to provide information and bring the driver involved to justice.
After investigation, the police arrested a 31-year-old man surnamed Yang in Yiyuan Village, Hung Shui Kiu, and another 28-year-old man in Tin Shui Wai.
Both men were in the car at the time of the incident and are being detained while police are investigating the identity of the driver.
After receiving the news, Carmen, the victim's daughter, said that she "at least touched the individual", but she understands that the private car involved did not have a car Cam installed, so she still hopes that if there is a passing vehicle to take pictures of the accident, she can provide it to them to restore the accident.
At about 10 am this morning, a 56-year-old female cleaner surnamed Huang was knocked down by a private car while cleaning debris at the intersection of Tianrui Road near Junhongxuan. The female Huang suffered severe head injuries and the private car drove away. The driver passed by and called the police and sent the injured to Tuen Mun Hospital for emergency treatment.
According to the cleaner's daughter, Carmen, this afternoon, the mother's intracranial pressure soared due to a brain hemorrhage, and she is now relying on equipment to breathe, but she has not yet passed the dangerous period.
She appealed to the public on social platforms today to provide information to find the whereabouts of the driver.
In the evening, the police said that after preliminary investigation, it was believed that the private car involved was travelling south along Tin Shui Road in the direction of Tin Shui Wai when it hit a female cleaner near the above-mentioned vehicle entrance and exit, and then fled towards the center of Tin Shui Wai.
Police officers later arrested the male driver in Yee Yuen Village. He was detained for investigation on suspicion of dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to others, failing to stop after the accident and failing to report to the police after the accident.
The victim's daughter: still need to restore the car Cam
Carmen told "Hong Kong 01" in the evening that she had received a police notification that the driver involved had been arrested, "at least to the individual." She also pointed out that after appealing on social platforms today, a witness provided her with photos of the scene and said she could testify.
However, she understands that the private car involved did not have a car camera installed, so she still hopes that if a passing vehicle takes pictures of the accident, she can provide it to them to restore the accident.
Carmen pointed out that her mother is currently hospitalized in the intensive care unit, and her family cannot visit.
The victim's daughter called for witnesses to provide information on Facebook earlier.
The private car in Tin Shui Wai hit the female passerby and ran away. The police appeal to any members of the public who have witnessed the accident or have any information related to the incident, please call 3661 3800 and contact the Traffic New Territories North accident investigation immediately. group contact.
The police said they took the case very seriously and immediately launched an in-depth investigation.
After on-site investigation, a black private car was locked.
On the same day, the police took action and arrested two local men, aged 28 and 31, respectively, in the area of Tin Shui Wai, on suspicion of "dangerous driving causing serious injury to others", "no stopping after the accident" and "failure to report the accident after the accident".
Officers recovered the vehicle suspected of being involved in an open space in Shagang Wai.
The two arrested persons are being detained for investigation.
The Police appealed to the public to contact the Accident Investigation Team of the New Territories North Department of Transport at 3661 3800 immediately if any members of the public witnessed the accident or provided any information related to the case while passing by the crime site.
The Police strongly condemn all dangerous and irresponsible driving behaviors, which are often one of the main causes of serious traffic accidents, and the Police will never condone anyone involved.
The Police will continue to step up enforcement actions to crack down on relevant offences and protect the safety of the public. Drivers should not try the law.
Tin Shui Wai female cleaner was hit by the car in danger
