A farmer of Vunika died after he was hit by a truck along the Wainikoro Road in Labasa last night.

The victim was walking along the road when he was allegedly hit by a twelve wheeler truck which was heading towards Labasa town.

The victim was rushed to the Labasa Hospital but was pronounced dead by health authorities upon arrival.

The driver who is in his 30s is in police custody as investigation continues.

The road death toll currently stands at 50 compared to 47 for the same period last year.