Driver arrested  following accident that kills 20-yr-old

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Police at Maluú Police Station in Malaita have arrested a 35-year-old male person in relation to a fatal accident at Fauabu Bridge recently.

Operation (Ops) Manager, Malaita Provincial Police, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said it was alleged that the driver of a pick-up truck hit a 20-year-old male person who died on the spot during the accident.

Ramosaea said reconciliation between the two parties has been conducted at Auki police station to calm down the situation while investigation is continuing.

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He also confirmed that a “notice of intended prosecution has been served on the driver and the vehicle was detained at Maluú police for inspection.

The suspect has been charged with the offence of causing death by reckless driving contrary to section 38 of the Road and Transport Act. He will appear before the Malu’u court circuit on 12 August 2024.

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