A tragic road accident in Rakiraki early this morning resulted in the death of a 27-year-old man. According to Senior Superintendent of Police Mitieli Divuana, who leads the Fiji Police Force’s Traffic Division, the victim was a passenger in a vehicle with two others, driven by a 28-year-old man.
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. as the group was traveling from Rakiraki to Nalawa. The driver reportedly lost control while navigating a bend, causing the vehicle to go off the road and crash into a roadside market.
All occupants were taken to Rakiraki Hospital, where the victim was sadly pronounced dead. The driver and one passenger received treatment and were discharged, while the second passenger was transferred to Lautoka Hospital for further care.
SSP Divuana indicated that investigations are ongoing, and noted that the current road death toll stands at 38, which is a decrease from 62 during the same period last year.