A 30-year-old mechanic has become the latest road fatality after the vehicle he was driving bumped a parked bus last night.

Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the incident occurred after 10pm at Urucalia, Baulevu Road in Nausori.

The victim was on his way to pick up his wife when the alleged incident took place.

The road death toll currently stands at 24 compared to 20 for the same period last year.