7th November 2024 – (Hong Kong) A fatal traffic accident in Yuen Long has resulted in the death of a 19-year-old Nepalese student, Lisa. The incident occurred at approximately 8.05am today, when a Tesla vehicle struck the young woman while she was crossing On Lok Road. Emergency services arrived quickly, but she was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to hospital.
The driver, a 30-year-old man named Au Yeung, has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death and is currently being held for investigation. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident, including whether traffic signals were disregarded.
The victim’s sister described the family’s devastation, revealing that both she and her sister were born in Hong Kong. The deceased was en route to school in Tai Wai, where she was studying for her diploma. Their parents work in manual labour and the restaurant industry and have indicated they do not require additional support at this time. The sister expressed concern about the details of the incident, stating that her sister had always been cautious while crossing streets and that the family is eager to understand how the accident occurred.
Lisa, the youngest daughter and cherished by her parents, was studying for a Higher Diploma at UOW College Hong Kong in Tai Wai.
Her family, devastated by the loss, shared memories of Lisa, describing her as their “little princess.” Lisa lived with her parents and older sister Jisa in a unit on Shui Che Kwun Street in Yuen Long. Both sisters were born and raised in Hong Kong and had a basic understanding of Cantonese. Their father worked as a manual labourer, while their mother was employed as a cleaner in a restaurant.
Jisa expressed disbelief at the tragedy, noting that Lisa had always been careful when crossing the street. The family is in shock and is calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the accident. As they grieve, they hope to find answers that could shed light on how such a devastating event occurred.
At the scene, police covered the front of the Tesla with a black cloth, indicating its involvement in the tragic event. Investigators are currently examining whether the driver may have run a red light, as they seek to piece together the events leading up to the collision.
