Taxi Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash in Ngau Tau Kok
A 70-year-old taxi driver is in police custody following a devastating crash on May 13, 2026, that left one woman dead and another critically injured in Ngau Tau Kok.
The incident occurred on Choi Ha Road, where a taxi veered off the roadway and mounted a pedestrian walkway. The vehicle continued its path before slamming into a planter in a nearby area. Authorities suspect the driver may have suffered a brake failure, leaving him unable to stop the vehicle before it struck pedestrians.
The victims have been identified as two dental assistants from Tuen Mun hospital. A 38-year-old woman died from her injuries, which included severe fractures to both legs. The second woman was left unconscious and suffered a traumatic injury resulting in the detachment of her right leg.
Police have arrested the driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death. The crash highlights ongoing safety concerns in the neighborhood, with local residents reporting that they often feel “scared” when crossing the street at the slope where the accident took place.
The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine the exact cause of the vehicle’s failure. This tragedy underscores the critical importance of vehicle maintenance and pedestrian safety in high-traffic urban corridors.
