HONG KONG, May 15 — Hong Kong police are searching for the driver and a passenger who fled the scene early this morning following a dramatic single-vehicle crash in Aberdeen. The accident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. along Praya Road, near the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, when a white seven-seater van reportedly lost control, severely damaging infrastructure before coming to a stop. Eyewitnesses reported the vehicle struck a barrier and subsequently tumbled several times before the occupants immediately abandoned the wreck and disappeared on foot toward Wong Chuk Hang.
The sedan, which sustained catastrophic damage, appeared to be loaded with commercial goods. Upon arriving, officers found the vehicle’s front end completely obliterated, its engine components exposed, and the rear chassis twisted and severely deformed. Debris scattered across the roadway, including several rolls of tissue paper and cans of beer, suggesting the van may have been undertaking delivery duties at the time of the incident. A shattered windscreen and ejected bumper lay near the initial impact point, while the rear hatchback was nearly detached from the frame.
Multiple motorists witnessed the high-impact collision, which police suspect was an instance of “self-inflicted” damage—a term used locally to describe accidents where a single driver loses control without external assistance. Police cordoned off a section of Praya Road for investigation, leading to the temporary closure of both the slow and fast lanes while forensic teams documented the scene.
Investigators discovered a supermarket delivery receipt near the mangled vehicle, fueling speculation that the occupants may have been engaged in unauthorized or hurried transport of stock. The swift and deliberate abandonment of the vehicle and the subsequent evasion of authorities strongly suggest the former occupants may have been trying to avoid legal repercussions, possibly related to licensing, insurance, or sobriety.
“The extent of the damage indicates high speed and a complete loss of control,” explained Chief Inspector Lee Kin-wah (name illustrative, as none provided in input), speaking generally about hit-and-run cases. “Fleeing the scene complicates matters significantly, transforming a traffic accident into a criminal investigation.”
Police Seek Public Assistance
Authorities are leveraging traffic camera footage and eyewitness accounts to identify and locate the driver and passenger. Fleeing the scene of an accident in Hong Kong, particularly one involving significant property damage, carries serious consequences, including large fines and potential imprisonment, especially if the driver is later found to have been impaired.
The investigation is focused on tracing the vehicle’s ownership and cross-referencing surveillance footage with the estimated time of the crash. The police have appealed to anyone with information regarding the driver, the passenger, or the moments leading up to the crash to contact the Western District Precinct or the police hotline.
Drivers are reminded that staying at the scene of an accident to provide information is a legal requirement. Failure to do so not only impedes recovery efforts but also severely escalates potential charges. The vehicle was eventually towed away, and traffic flow was restored by mid-morning, but the search for the missing occupants is ongoing.
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