Crime

60-year-old man is the latest road fatality

January 28, 2019 10:05 am

Another life has been lost on our roads bringing the road death toll to five, just in the first month of 2019.

This is four more compared to the same period last year.

In the latest incident a 60-year-old businessman from Nausori died yesterday afternoon.

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The accident happened along Princess Road in Sawani.

Police say the victim was driving towards Sawani when he was allegedly hit by another vehicle that was coming from the opposite direction.

He was rushed to the Nausori Health Centre but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Meanwhile, the two women who were involved in an accident along Nabou, Nadi have been transferred to the Lautoka Hospital.

Police say they remain in serious condition.

The driver is yet to be questioned as investigation continues.