Fatal accident over the weekend

A man has been arrested and charged on (18th February 2017) in relation to a death of a male who fell from a truck.

The accident occurred in China Town on 17 February 2017, when the male fell off the truck and was rushed to the National Referral Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Medical staff at the Accident and Emergency Unit at the National Referral Hospital confirmed the deceased was under the influence of alcohol.

The Suspect who was the driver of the vehicle was apprehend by police at Koa Hill and charged for Causing Death by Reckless and Dangerous driving.

Director Kukum Traffic Superintendent Charles Habatia, has again reminded drivers to drive with care and also passengers traveling in trucks to sit safely inside the trailer of moving vehicles.