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Rising Concerns: Elderly Drivers Involved in Fatal Taxi Accidents

2/16/2026

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On February 15, 2026, Hong Kong police arrested a 79-year-old taxi driver for hitting a 74-year-old woman in North Point, who was taken to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
On February 14, 2026, police investigated Kwun Tong death after a taxi struck an 80-year-old man, and a 46-year-old driver was arrested.
These incidents reflect concerns about elderly drivers and follow calls for stricter health checks after last year's fatal crash.

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On February 15, 2026, Hong Kong police arrested a 79-year-old taxi driver for hitting a 74-year-old woman in North Point, who was taken to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
On February 14, 2026, police investigated Kwun Tong death after a taxi struck an 80-year-old man, and a 46-year-old driver was arrested.
These incidents reflect concerns about elderly drivers and follow calls for stricter health checks after last year's fatal crash.