Police are probing a vehicular accident in Lopinot which has claimed the life of Michael Williams.

Mr Williams was driving his car along Lopinot road yesterday afternoon, when he lost control and plunged 100 feet down a precipice.

Mr Williams died instantly.

A woman identified as Lydia Phillips and her seven year old son Levi Thomas were in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

They were rescued by members of the Lopinot La Pastora community.