7th May 2025 – (Hong Kong) A deadly accident occurred on Tai Po Road – Sha Tin Heights around 11pm yesterday, when a motorcycle collided with a Tesla. The 62-year-old motorcyclist, surnamed Tam, was thrown from his bike and fell unconscious. He was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The 26-year-old Tesla driver, surnamed Chu, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and police are investigating the circumstances of the incident, which temporarily disrupted traffic in the area.
Reports indicate that the Tesla was traveling towards Kowloon when it allegedly lost control on a wet road near the Kowloon Reservoir, crossed into oncoming traffic, and collided head-on with the motorcycle. The Tesla then crashed into a hillside, sustaining significant damage with a shattered windshield, while the motorcycle was left in ruins, with its front wheel detached and debris scattered. A helmet was found at the scene. After the crash, the Tesla driver reportedly called a friend, and shortly thereafter, a private vehicle carrying several individuals arrived at the location to inquire about the incident.