Yuen Long Driver Runs Red Light, Pedestrian Kicks Car
AM730 · 3 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
A dashcam clip circulated online on Monday, 26 October, showing a private car on Castle Peak Road in Yuen Long apparently driving through a red light at a pedestrian crossing and narrowly missing a male pedestrian. The man then kicked the vehicle and went to the driver’s side to argue, before walking away as the driver appeared to try to get out and later drove off.
Key Points
- The video was reported as 51 seconds long and was circulating on social media on Monday, 26 October
- The incident happened on Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long section, near a pedestrian crossing outside No. 218 and opposite a Genki Sushi branch, according to the reports.
- Reports said the traffic signal for the lane had turned red, and some online commenters suspected the driver may have misread the lights before continuing straight ahead.
- A male pedestrian who was crossing at the time was not hit, but he immediately kicked the private car and then approached the driver’s window to argue.
- The driver stopped, appeared to open the door to get out, but the pedestrian had already turned away; the car then left the scene.
Why It Matters
The episode has drawn attention because it combines an apparent red-light violation with a physical reaction from a pedestrian, prompting online debate over whether both sides may have broken the law. For Hong Kong road users, it underlines how confusion over lane-specific signals at busy crossings can quickly escalate into a dangerous confrontation.