Three people died during the night from Friday to Saturday after a serious road accident in Mataiea. This tragedy brings the number of deaths on the roads of Polynesia to 38 in 2024.
The condition of the vehicle testifies to the violence of the impact. Saturday December 21, around 2:40 a.m., a tragic accident led to the death of three people in Mataiea, at PK 47. The car carrying the three victims allegedly hit a wall at high speed. Two men and a woman in their thirties died.
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According to our sources, speed and alcohol are factors. However, a major control operation began on Friday. “We are entering the holiday season, the police will be very present on the roads of Tahiti” warned Emilia Havez, chief of staff of the high commission.
Despite the efforts made by the police, accidents continue. This sad accident brings to 38 deaths in Polynesia on the roads since the start of the year. He confirms that 2024 is a bad year, with around a hundred additional accidents and injuries compared to the previous year.
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In 2023, there were 35 road deaths as of December 20.
Police are calling for extreme caution while driving. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of this accident.
