Victim named in hit and run death [1]
Wednesday, June 20, 2018 - 21:15
The victim from Tatakamotonga, who was riding on a bicycle on his way home from his bush allotment, was allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by a 22-year-old man.
Police reported this took place around 8:35pm and said the accused driver from Fua'amotu did not stop to check on the victim.
The victim was discovered only when his family went out looking and found him lying on the side of Taupi Road with his bicycle.
The accused who was arrested later that night has been charged in relation to his death.