Police are investigating a Tai Po traffic accident in which a 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed.

At about 5pm, the man was driving along Bride's Pool Road when he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and rammed into the hillside about 500m from the junction with Wu Kau Tang Road. The motorcyclist was sent to Alice Ho Nethersole Hospital where he was certified dead at 6.05pm.

Anyone who saw the accident, or who has any information, should call the Police on 2675 3325 or 2675 3324.