The Ministry of Police and Prison are investigating the death of a man early Saturday, who was run over by a car.
This was confirmed by Police Commissioner Auapa’au Logoitino Filipo in response to questions from Radio Polynesia.
He said the victim was suspected to be intoxicated and allegedly slept on the main road and was run over by a vehicle.
Auapa’au also confirmed the driver turned herself in to the police after the traffic accident.
He was unable to confirm whether the woman has been charged but said investigations are continuing.