PSII investigates Police vehicle involved in accident
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The Professional Standards Internal Investigation Department (PSII) of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) is investigating a traffic accident involving a police vehicle that occurred along the Mbokonavera road in Central Honiara on 19 February 2019.
The accident occurred between 10.30 pm and 11 pm. Traffic officers attended to the report and secured the scene.
It is alleged that the police vehicle was travelling at high speed along the Mbokonavera road heading south when it ran into the Holy Cross Cathedral brick wall near the road and over turned. The driver of the Police vehicle is a police officer.
It is further alleged that there were three passengers in the vehicle including the driver. The other two, who are also police officers, left the scene after the incident.
The driver was taken to the National Referral Hospital for medical attention.
PSII is investigating the allegation that the driver was intoxicated.
Director PSII, Superintendent Solomon Sisimia says,
“This matter is treated with high priority and my officers are working as we speak. I have briefed the Commissioner and our investigation is progressing rapidly.”
He adds: “Investigations into the matter is currently underway and I call on witnesses to come forward with information that will assist Police with the investigations.”