Minibus driver absent in fatal court crash case
Crhk · 3 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago5 MIN
Summary
A 48-year-old public light bus driver charged over a fatal crash outside Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts did not attend his first court hearing on Wednesday, prompting the magistrate to issue an arrest warrant. The defendant, Chiu Wai-kit (趙偉傑), faces one count of dangerous driving causing death and one count of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. The prosecution case stems from a red minibus crash outside the court building in late June, when the vehicle struck roadside railings, mounted the pavement and hit structures near the entrance. One man later died and multiple others were injured in the incident.
Key Points
- Acting Principal Magistrate Cheng Nim-chi issued an arrest warrant after Chiu Wai-kit, 48, failed to appear at his first mention in Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts.
- Chiu, a driver, is charged with dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm over the red minibus crash.
- According to the charge cited by am730, the alleged offences occurred outside Kowloon City Magistrates' Courts on June 28 and involved vehicle registration MB6718
- CRHK reported the crash happened on the evening of June 29, when the minibus was travelling along Argyle Street toward Kwun Tong
- The vehicle allegedly smashed roadside railings, mounted the pavement, and then struck a planter and steps outside the courthouse
Why It Matters
The case keeps attention on the consequences of serious road crashes in busy pedestrian areas around public buildings, where a single loss-of-control incident can cause mass casualties. The defendant's absence also means the criminal process cannot move forward as scheduled until he is brought before the court under the arrest warrant.