Memorial held for Hong Kong motorcyclist killed in controversial crash

Memorial held for Hong Kong motorcyclist killed in controversial crash

[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025

Rider, 27, died last week after off-duty customs officer tried to stop his alleged escape from police, with bike crashing into roadside pole and tree.



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