Fourth road death of the year Featured
20 June, 2022. A 26-year-old male of Vainī died on Saturday night, June 18th, as a result of a road accident on Taufa‘ahau Road at Veitongo.
Two cars, each driven by male drivers, with no passengers, were racing at high-speed heading in an eastward direction.
The accident occurred when one car tried to takeover while the other blocked the overtaking car.
The driver of the overtaking car, who sustained various injuries to his upper body, was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The other driver is in police custody for reckless driving causing death while Police investigation continues.
Tonga Police wishes to remind the general public that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
As a driver, you are responsible for your safety as well as for the safety of other road users.
