A 29-year-old man from New Zealand and Falefa is dead, after he was run over on Monday’s White Sunday public holiday.
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In his death though, he might have prevented a worse tragedy.
Christopher Limu had come from New Zealand two days before the accident occurred.
He was in Samoa to spend White Sunday with his relatives at Falefa.
An eye-witness, who wished to remain anonymous, said the deceased was talking to someone on the side of the road when a speeding vehicle ran him down.
He was seriously injured, and died before he reached the hospital.
The person he was talking to managed to escape the incident.
The witness said the driver was also from Falefa, and was driving drunk.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Police, Su’a Muliaga Tiumalu, was not available for comment yesterday.
Last night, a childhood friend Elisha Lane told ONE News that Mr. Limu was with some children and he "threw the children aside" when he saw the car hurtling towards them.
"He was walking along the curb with the kids and another lady ... he turned to see a four-wheel drive heading straight towards the children.
"He quickly grabbed them and threw them out of the way, taking the hit alone.
"He always had a big heart, and in my eyes [he] died a hero. He's one of those people that make you feel better, and he loves kids.”
Mr Limu leaves behind two young children and his partner.
"It's not OK that you left us so soon," his partner wrote in a tribute online. "You were an amazing dad and it breaks my heart knowing you won't get to see them grow up.
"It was not your time cause you had too much to live for. But just know that your memory will live on through our two beautiful kids forever.
"I'm at least grateful we got to spend the last six years together but it wasn't long enough. Love and miss you so much!"
Police reports allege that Vavao Monike, of Falefa, was driving drunk, at high speed, and may have fallen asleep before crashing.
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