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Hong Kong motorcyclist, 59, dies after head-on collision with double-decker bus

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Hong Kong motorcyclist, 59, dies after head-on collision with double-decker bus
Rider suffered head injuries and was taken unconscious to hospital, police spokesman says
Crash happened on Sau Mau Ping Road near junction with Shun On Road shortly before 8am

A 59-year-old motorcyclist has died after a head-on collision between his bike and a double-decker bus in Hong Kong.
Emergency personnel were called when the crash happened on Sau Mau Ping Road near the junction with Shun On Road in Sau Mau Ping shortly before 8am on Tuesday.
An initial investigation indicated that the motorbike was seen travelling in a zigzag pattern before crossing the opposite lane and slamming into the bus, according to a source.
“The rider suffered head injuries and he was taken unconscious to hospital,” a police spokesman said.
He said the motorcyclist later died in United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong.

Officers from the Kowloon East traffic unit are investigating the cause of the accident. Police also appealed to witnesses and anyone with information to contact officers at 3661 0259.

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They really need to enforce the speed limit better on that part of the highway, traffic was going crazy fast in the beginning

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target fixation

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A motorcycle collided head-on with a bus in Sau Mau Ping yesterday morning. The 59-year-old motorcycle rider died of injuries, leaving his wife and 10-year-old daughter behind. The deceased himself was a foodpanda deliveryman, and he did not start to work when the incident happened.

The family members quoted the takeaway platform as saying that the claim can only be made when the accident occurred during the shift, otherwise there will be only 10,000 yuan (USD $1,500) in condolences.

Family members believe that when an accident occurs outside of the “zero guarantee”, the food delivery platform should face up to the problem. foodpanda confirmed that the deceased was originally scheduled to go online in Kowloon Bay about two hours after the incident, and the emergency contact person of the deceased has been contacted to provide support and assistance; it emphasized that it attaches great importance to the safety of the courier, and has provided free group accident personal insurance.

We are deeply saddened by the accident and express our condolences to the deceased.

Sending 10,000 yuan (USD $1,500) of condolences to check takeaway bags on the spot. The incident happened at about 7:50 yesterday morning. 59-year-old Chen Deming (small picture) was driving his motorcycle along Sau Mau Ping Road towards Kowloon Bay, when he reached the corner opposite Sau Ming Road Park. , suspected of running out of control, crossing the line and crashing into the 11C KMB Double Decker Bus on the opposite line. Chen Nan fell to the ground in a coma and suffered multiple injuries. He was sent to United Hospital for emergency treatment and was confirmed dead at 8:12 a.m. Takeaway bags and other items were left at the scene of the incident.

The driver's helmet flew 10 meters away, and the pump on the right side of the bus was damaged. The 50-year-old bus driver surnamed Lam was present at the scene to assist in the investigation, and the case was followed up by the Special Investigation Team of Traffic Kowloon East. The widow, Mrs. Chen, said that she received a call from Foodpanda yesterday afternoon, saying that the claim can only be made if the accident happened during the shift, otherwise it would only be 10,000 yuan (USD $1,500) in condolences. Mr. Lai, the nephew of the deceased, believes that there is "zero protection" for accidents outside the time period, and the food delivery platform must face up to the problem.

Checking foodpanda's guarantee terms, the company provides up to 360,000 yuan (USD $55,000) compensation for the accidental death of the delivery person, which will take effect after the order is received, and will be terminated after the delivery is completed. Jia Yong, a member of the delivery workers' rights concern group under the Hong Kong Christian Industry Council, said that drivers will not be compensated for accidents on their way to work or while waiting for orders.

She said that Taiwan's foodpanda has already provided 24-hour insurance for takeaways, and Hong Kong's deliveroo insurance also covers the entire online time and one hour after going offline. She believes that Hong Kong's foodpanda needs to be reviewed, and the company will not be responsible for the fact that the drivers are self-employed. any compensation.

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He panicked and locked up, hit exactly what he was fixated on. Wonder if he was drunk, because target fixation is greatly amplified when drunk...

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From Google Translate

Chen De., a 59-year-old motorcyclist, died in a car crash while driving in Sau Mau Ping yesterday. His widow, Ta. Chen, said in tears that her husband, who worked as a foodpanda deliveryman, stepped on 14 hours a day to make ends meet because of the repeated reductions in foodpanda delivery fees.

The family of three celebrated only two weeks ago. On her husband's birthday, her 10-year-old daughter couldn't understand the news of her father's death. Refers to the platform's repeated reduction of takeaway fees for 14 hours a day. Mrs. Chen said that the deceased was a "decade old driver". She used to be a truck driver at the airport. Work, the monthly income is thousands of yuan more than before.

She pointed out that the company subsequently reduced the salary, from 60 yuan (USD$ 9) to about 40 yuan (USD $6) for a takeaway order. In addition, "the copying of the license plate is terrible", so the husband has to do 3 more hours a day than before, and will go out at 7:00 in the morning in June. work, but the income is still unstable.

She cried and complained that the company changed the system half a month ago, and she would be "downgraded" if she "couldn't catch orders", and her husband would be given fewer takeaway orders. Speaking of going to the hospital with her daughter to see the deceased for the last time.

Mrs. Chen sobbed and choked several times, saying that her daughter just kept calling "Dad". She said that she is not good at words, and she has to take care of her daughter. "I can't even get a worker." Mr. Li, the nephew of the deceased, pointed out that the other relatives were from grass-roots families and could only provide a small amount of financial assistance.

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Dude literally went for the bus.