Driver Arrested After Fanling Highway Car Overturns
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A private car overturned on Fanling Highway in the direction of Sheung Shui late on 9 September after apparently losing control and hitting roadside water barriers. The 55-year-old driver climbed out by himself, suffered minor injuries, and was later arrested on suspicion of drink driving after failing a breathalyser test.
Key Points
- The crash happened at about 11pm to 11.34pm on 9 September on Fanling Highway near the Wo Hop Shek exit, heading towards Sheung Shui.
- Reports said the private car apparently lost control, struck water-filled barriers at the roadside, and overturned, blocking the slow lane after the impact.
- Rescue personnel arrived to find the 55-year-old male driver had already climbed out of the overturned vehicle on his own
- The driver sustained only minor injuries, according to SingTao's account of the incident at the scene
- Police said the driver smelled of alcohol and failed an alcohol breath test, leading to his arrest on suspicion of drink driving.
Why It Matters
The case has moved beyond a traffic accident into a suspected drink-driving investigation, which means the focus will be on the driver's condition as well as the cause of the crash. For Hong Kong motorists, the incident is another reminder that a late-night single-vehicle crash can quickly lead to arrest if officers detect alcohol and a breath test is failed.