Crash victim named [1]
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 19:01
‘Iteni Maile (38) died when the Pajero vehicle he was driving crashed into a container on the side of By-Pass Road at Pahu early Sunday morning, September 18.
Police are investigating alleged racing of two vehicles when both crashed into the container as they were heading west at around 4:00am. Both drivers are alleged to have been driving under the influence of alcohol.
Meanwhile, the driver of the car a 24-year-old man from Hala’ovave has not been named but is charged with reckless driving causing death.
He will appear in court on a date to be confirmed.