A man in his 40s is in police custody following a motor vehicle accident where he is alleged to have caused the death of a six-year-old boy yesterday in Korotari, Labasa.

The suspect was heading towards Naduna when he allegedly bumped the victim who is alleged to have suddenly crossed the road.

The victim was rushed to the Labasa Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The road death toll remains at 52 compared to 47 for the same period last year.