Tesla driver admits dangerous driving over teen death
HK01 · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
A 31-year-old driver admitted in the District Court to dangerous driving causing the death of 19-year-old Pun Lisa after a fatal collision at a Yuen Long pedestrian crossing on November 7, 2024. Sentencing was adjourned to September 17, and the defendant was remanded in custody pending a background report and two psychiatric reports.
Key Points
- Defendant Au-yeung Siu-hong (歐陽劭匡), 31, admitted one count of dangerous driving causing death over the crash near lamp post FA7842 on On Lok Road, Yuen Long.
- The court heard the collision happened at about 8am on November 7, 2024, when he was driving a Tesla along Castle Peak Road in clear weather.
- Prosecutors said the traffic light turned from green to amber and the defendant accelerated through, while Pun Lisa was crossing from left to right against a red pedestrian signal.
- Pun Lisa, 19, was struck by the left side of the car and thrown into the air; she later died from multiple injuries including an unstable pelvic fracture.
- Accident reconstruction found that if the driver had travelled at the 50 km/h speed limit and braked with a 0.9-second reaction time after spotting her, the crash could have been avoided.
Why It Matters
The case now moves to sentencing, with the judge seeking further information about the defendant’s background and mental health before deciding punishment. The court also heard mitigation that the defendant accepted responsibility, apologised to the victim’s family and said he would not drive again.