Three crash victims named [1]
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 17:12
The only survivor is Vai ‘Ungo’unga, the driver's wife, from Kanokupolu. She suffered serious injuries and remains at Vaiola Hospital.
Nukunuku Police District Commander Chief Inspector Siofilisi Fifita said the vehicle was driving west on Taufa’ahau Road. They were returning home from Nuku’alofa.
"Police have confirmed that alcohol and speeding were contributing factors to the crash," he said.
Police Commissioner Stephen Caldwell extended his sympathy to the families of those involved in the tragedy.
“Crashes like this are preventable and we all need to do our part to reduce deaths and injuries on our roads," he said.