Pinoy tourist killed after being hit by taxi in HK — DFA
Citing a report from the Philippine Consulate General, the DFA said the 35-year old man died due to injuries sustained in a vehicular accident in Tsuen Wan West on August 5.
His remains are now in Kwai Chung Public Mortuary and the 80-year-old taxi driver involved in the accident is in police custody.
"The Consulate General offers its deepest condolences to the deceased's family and prays for his eternal rest," the DFA said.
The South China Morning Post said the cab driver told police that he felt dizzy before he crashed his vehicle into a hotel taxi bay.
Police received a report at 1.52 p.m. that a man had been struck by a taxi that veered onto the pavement at a hotel in Yeung Uk Road, the Post said.
DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona said the consulate is currently assisting the family of the victim and is anticipating their arrival in Hong Kong soon to arrange the shipment of remains back to the Philippines.
"The consulate general is closely coordinating with the Hong Kong Police Force while the official investigation of the case is ongoing," Escalona said. — Michaela Del Callar with Jiselle Casucian/RSJ, GMA Integrated News
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