A 19-year-old motorcycle passenger has died after he fell from the motorcycle and was struck by a taxi.

The accident occurred at about 1am, on Tsing Kwai Highway near Container Terminal 6. The passenger was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital were he died at 1:42am.

The 54-year-old taxi driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death.

Anyone who saw the accident should call Police on 3661 1710.