Off-duty Hong Kong paramedic dies 2 days after crashing his car into van
- Source says off-duty paramedic, surnamed Chen, crashed his car into rear of van after failing to stop in time
- Local media reports say his neck was sliced open by sharp object, with Chen succumbing to his serious injuries after two days of emergency treatment
An off-duty Hong Kong paramedic has died two days after his car slammed into another vehicle on Tolo Highway in the New Territories.
Authorities told the Post on Sunday that he had died the night before at around 9.33pm.
The 31-year-old paramedic surnamed Chen was driving on Tolo Highway near Chinese University at around 7pm on Thursday when he reportedly failed to stop in time before crashing into the rear of a van, according to a source.
Chen suffered serious neck injuries and was taken unconscious to Prince of Wales Hospital in Sha Tin for emergency treatment, the source said.
His neck had been sliced open by a sharp object, local media reports said.
The Fire Services Department said Chen had worked with the Tai Po Ambulance Station and a welfare team had been providing help to his family members.