Taxi Driver, 70, Arrested After Crash Kills Pedestrian in Ngau Tau Kok

Hong Kong Free Press reports on a tragic traffic incident in Ngau Tau Kok where a taxi driver lost control of his vehicle, resulting in the death of a pedestrian and serious injuries to others. The 70-year-old driver mounted a pavement and a sitting-out area, striking two women. One victim, a 38-year-old, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The accident has brought renewed attention to the issue of elderly drivers in Hong Kong. Currently, drivers over 70 must undergo medical checks every three years, but the government had proposed annual checks for those over 65 in 2023. The article notes that legislative amendments regarding mandatory health checks for taxi drivers are reportedly being prepared for tabling later this year. This incident underscores the ongoing debate about road safety and the adequacy of regulations concerning older drivers in the city.

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One of the pedestrians, a 38-year-old woman, suffered serious leg injuries and was rushed to United Christian Hospital in an unconscious state and was later certified dead at 2.26pm on Wednesday.