Police are investigating a Lok Ma Chau traffic accident in which an 88-year-old woman was killed.

At about 3pm today a 39-year-old man was reversing his van on a back road towards Pun Uk Tsuen when he reportedly hit the woman near the village entrance. She was certified dead at the scene.

Witnesses should call Police on 2455 4221 or 2675 3325.