Tonga Police are investing an accident that landed a 28 year old man in hospital with head injuries.
The victim is reported to be in a critical condition.
According to Acting Chief Superintendent of Police, Tevita Vailea, the victim from Houma was in a speed race with another vehicle in the early hours of Sunday.
His vehicle crashed into an oncoming car on Hihifo Road.
"Driving under the influence of alcohol was also a factor in this accident. The other driver who was in the second vehicle involved in this race fled the scene."
“The victim sustained head injuries. No one else was seriously injured,” Vailea said.