Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in San Po Kong in which an 81-year-old man was killed.

At about 3.50pm yesterday, a light goods van driven by a 41-year-old man reportedly struck the man when it was turning onto Shung Ling Street from King Fuk Street.

The man was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he died at around 5.30pm.

Witnesses should call Police on 2305 7575.