Driver dies in crash at Mailetaha [1]
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 20:59
A 32-year-old man died when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a gate and a power pole on Taufa'ahau Road at Mailetaha early this morning, June 4.
Acting Chief Superindentent Tevita Vailea said the crash occurred at around 12:50am.
The driver who had one male passenger is alleged to have overtaken another vehicle and crashed into the gate and power pole.
He said the driver died at the site. His passenger sustained minor injuries and has been released from Vaiola Hospital.
Police believe alcohol and speeding were factors in the crash, he said.
This is the second road death so far this year.