Driver dies in head-on collision on Hihifo Road [1]
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 - 17:06
A 66-year-old man living in Kanokupolu died last night, August 11, from a fatal collision on Hihifo Road. The other driver, a 55-year-old man remains in critical condition at Vaiola Hospital.
Police said today, the victim died at the crash site.
The crash occurred on Hihifo Road between Fatai and Sia’atoutai at around 10:00pm.
The victim was driving in his car from town back to the western district. A vehicle heading the opposite direction, driven by the 55-year-old, overtook a vehicle and collided head on with the victim's car.
The 55-year-old from Hala-’o-vave is in critical condition at the hospital.
Both drivers were each arrying one passenger. They sustained minor injuries.
This is the third road death so far this year in Tonga.