Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Denise TsangFebruary 14, 2026 at 05:05 AM

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Hong Kong police are investigating the death of an 80-year-old man who was allegedly struck by a taxi in Kwun Tong on Friday night. The incident occurred on Kwun Tong Road near Ngau Tau Kok Road, where the elderly man was reportedly crossing the road. He sustained severe head and limb injuries and was pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The 46-year-old taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death and is currently detained. The Kowloon East special investigation team for traffic is handling the case and appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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The taxi driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.

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The victim sustained serious injuries to his head and limbs and lost consciousness.

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The cab driver, a 46-year-old man, was travelling along Kwun Tong Road on Friday night.

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Hong Kong police are investigating the death of an 80-year-old man allegedly knocked down by a taxi driver.

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The elderly man was reportedly crossing the road at the time.

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Kowloon East 50% Yau Ma Tei 60% Queen Elizabeth Hospital 70% Kwun Tong ×280% Hong Kong Police Force ×590%

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death 90% police investigation 80% traffic accident 80% dangerous driving causing death 70% taxi driver 60% pedestrian 60% kwun tong 50% kowloon east 40%

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Kwun Tong

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