A daughter of a former Tongan Police minister died after she fell from a moving vehicle Friday 17 in Kolomotu’a.
26-year-old Monalisa Tūʻutafaiva ‘Iongi was in a vehicle driven by her husband, 27, on the night of the incident at Hihifo rd near Telekava cemetery.
She was the daughter of Sifa Tūʻutafaiva, Tonga’s former Police Minister who is now working as a lawyer.
The husband was released on bail on Saturday 18 after he was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Police investigation continues.
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