A Tongan man was killed in a motorcycle crash in the US while escorting his father’s funeral procession, his family said.
Siupeli Lauaki of Los Angeles died in Oakland this morning Wednesday 22 US time.
Siupeli and his wife as well as their three children recently arrived at an Oakland address to attend his father’s funeral, his wife’s sister told Kaniva News.
It is understood the deceased was riding a motorcycle escorting his father’s funeral procession before he allegedly lost control and hit a post.
It has been reported that he died at the scene.
The details about the fatality have yet to be officially made public.
A video showed the moment his heartbroken wife Fātima and their children lamented his sudden death.
Tributes had been paid to a ‘true gentleman’ after news of his death emerged.
“We are profoundly saddened for your loss Fatima may you RIP bro Siupeli Lauaki didn’t know you were leaving too on the same day you lay your dad to rest our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time’, a commenter wrote on Facebook.
“So sad! Love you Fatima Lauaki si’i mole ho hoa! He didn’t even realize he’s recording his own death”, another wrote.
