A 24 year old man of Korovuto Nadi died this morning after the vehicle he was traveling in veered off the road and fell in to a river in Sabeto.

The incident occurred on the Waimalika Bridge after 1am.

The victim was travelling with three others and it is alleged the driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in the tragedy.

The driver is in custody and a post mortem will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.

Investigations continue.