Pedestrian dies after being hit by Citybus in North Point
A male pedestrian died after being struck by a Citybus while crossing King's Road in North Point on Monday morning. The man reportedly crossed against a red signal and was hit by the bus, which had a green light. Police are investigating.
A male pedestrian died after being hit by a bus while crossing King's Road at North Point on Monday morning.
The incident occurred at 8.17am when a Citybus travelling toward Chai Wan approached a traffic-light-controlled pedestrian crossing near Tin Chong Street. According to sources, the man was on his way to work and allegedly dashed across the road against a red pedestrian signal without looking right for oncoming traffic.
The bus, which was proceeding under a green traffic light, struck the pedestrian with its front left bumper. The impact threw the victim more than 10m before he landed unconscious in the slow lane ahead with severe head injuries.
Emergency personnel performed first aid at the scene before rushing him to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The left side of the bus windscreen was cracked following the collision. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
