将军澳 on November 1, 2023, witnessed a traffic accident at the new city二期 roundabout. A private car collided with an electric scooter in front of it. From live video footage provided by carCAM, the scooter was in front of the private car, and despite the car's relatively low speed, it pushed the scooter forward by over ten meters before stopping. The 55-year-old scooter rider was trapped under the car. Emergency responders arrived and freed the rider, who was conscious but had facial and chest injuries, later taken to the hospital. The car pushed the scooter forward. [INSERT] The investigation by the police revealed that the scooter had come to a halt at the intersection of欣景路and佳景路, giving way at an intersection, but the private car failed to brake in time, resulting in the collision. The 66-year-old male driver of the private car was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, and the case is being handled by the East九龙 traffic accident investigation team. Public outrage followed the video's release, with some netizens saying, "It hits even if it's moving slowly, and the driver doesn’t even recognize the need to stop after the collision."
The incident sparked extensive discussion on social media, with many raising questions about the driver's behavior. One netizen remarked, "Even if the scooter is moving slowly, why would it keep pushing forward, and the driver doesn't even realize the need to stop?" Another questioned, "The driver seems to be in a daze, completely unaware of the need to stop after the collision." The accident has raised concerns about road safety and the need for drivers to be more alert and mindful of their surroundings.