Tonga Police have confirmed that a 32-year-old man from Faleloa, Haápai died following a crash in Pangai over the weekend.
The deceased who was the driver had two other passengers in his vehicle that crashed into the Ha'pai High School fence at around 8:40 am on Sunday.
The two other passengers sustained minor injuries and are recovering at the Fusipala Hospital.
This is the 5th road fatality for this year.
Police have confirmed in a statement that alcohol and speeding were contributing factors to the crash.
Investigations are continuing.
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