Man’s actions before fatal motorcyclist crash in Hong Kong sparks online debate

A Hong Kong motorcyclist fleeing police was killed in a crash after a man appeared to stop his escape by standing in the vehicle’s path, sparking a heated debate over whether the bystander’s action was appropriate.

The Customs and Excise Department confirmed on Saturday that the man who attempted to interfere with the traffic incident the previous day was an off-duty staff member.

The accident occurred at around 5.46pm on Friday when a motorcycle driven by a 27-year-old man surnamed Wong was traveling along Wang Kee Road towards Lam Hing Street in Ngau Tau Kok, according to police.

“While approaching the Central Mail Centre, the motorcycle allegedly lost control and collided with an iron pole on the side of the road,” he said.

Police said the motorcyclist suffered multiple serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

In dash cam footage of the incident circulating online, a man dressed in gray is seen jumping from left to right in the middle of the road as if he was trying to stop a motorcycle that is speeding towards him.