A 4 year old boy passed away at the Lautoka Hospital yesterday afternoon after sustaining injuries following a motor vehicle accident.
Police say the victim was allegedly hit by a vehicle driven by a 63 year old farmer along the Kings Road near Vunitogoloa, Ra on Wednesday.
They say the victim was getting off another vehicle with his mother near their home at the Waivuke Settlement in Vunitogoloa when it is alleged that he suddenly ran across the road.
He was rushed to the nearest health centre and was later transferred to the Lautoka Hospital where he passed away.
Police investigations continue.
The road death toll currently stands at 12 compared to 21 for the same period last year.
