Elderly pedestrian killed in Choi Hung Road bus accident, driver arrested

An 84-year-old man was fatally struck by a Kowloon Motor Bus near the Choi Wan Road Sitting-out Area on Tuesday night, leading to the arrest of the bus driver for alleged dangerous driving causing death.

The incident occurred at around 10pm last night. According to police, the bus hit the elderly pedestrian, identified as Ng, who was reportedly crossing Choi Wan Road where road crossing facilities were absent. The impact threw him about 10 meters before he fell unconscious.

Emergency responders rushed to the scene and administered first aid before rushing Ng to United Christian Hospital. He was pronounced dead at around 11pm after failed resuscitation attempts.

Initial investigations suggest that Ng suddenly stepped onto the road as the bus approached the Choi Hung Road intersection. The 38-year-old driver Tsim, allegedly failed to brake in time, hitting Ng with the front left side of the bus. The vehicle continued for another few meters before coming to a stop.

The collision shattered the bus’s left windshield, and the scene was marked by a shoe and small traces of blood.

Police have arrested the driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death, and further investigations are ongoing.