Hong Kong police have arrested a man after his car struck a 94-year-old pedestrian, who later died in hospital.
The force said the accident took place on Tam Kon Chau Road towards Yuen Long at 4.06am on Wednesday. As the car approached Mai Po near the border, the 32-year-old driver knocked down the pedestrian.
The elderly man sustained multiple injuries and was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin. He was certified dead at 7.37am.
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The driver, arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death, has been detained for questioning.
The incident is being investigated, with police urging witnesses to contact them at 36613858.
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The maximum penalty for dangerous driving causing death is a fine of HK$50,000 (US$6,427) and 10 years’ imprisonment.