Two deaths reported
Police are investigating two deaths, including that of a child.
The 7-year-old was killed after a vehicle hit the child at Salepoua’e, Saleimoa.
The incident occurred on 16 December 2015 around 5:30pm, while the driver was heading west.
Ministry of Police Media Officer Su’a Muliaga Tiumalu confirmed the incident during a press conference yesterday adding that the driver is a 24-year-old female from Vaitele-Uta.
She is now in custody, and is charged with negligent driving causing death.
She will appear before the court on 26 January, 2016.
Another death was an 18-year-old male of Solosolo, who committed suicide on 14 December, 2015.