Speeding continues to be a grave concern for the Police after a man in his late 60s passed away in an accident along Kings Road near Yaqara on Thursday morning.
Director Traffic Senior Superintendent of Police Mitieli Divuana says the victim was heading towards Lautoka when he allegedly lost control, causing his vehicle to veer off the road.
The accident occurred around 4am.
SSP Divuana says the victim was rushed to the Tavua Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The national road death toll currently stands at 4, the same as the previous period in 2023.
The Director of Traffic says in another serious accident that also happened in the West where a three-car collision resulted in passengers of one of the vehicles sustaining injuries.
The incident occurred yesterday afternoon along the Queens Road near the Naidovi junction in Cuvu, Sigatoka.
Police say the suspect is alleged to have suddenly made a right turn into Naidovi Road when he hit the vehicle coming from the opposite direction, and as a result of the collision, they hit a third vehicle parked at the junction. SSP Divuana says the passengers of the vehicle driven by a 52-year-old mechanic sustained injuries and have received medical treatment.
The suspect is yet to be questioned as investigations continue.
SSP Divuana says speeding continues to be an issue, as reflected in bookings, and drivers need to adopt a change of mindset for their safety and that of other road users.
