Four people passed away on our roads during the long Christmas weekend.
A 54‑year‑old farmer of Naweni Village, Savusavu died following a motor vehicle accident that occurred between Dromoninuku and Viani Village Road in Savusavu early on Saturday morning.
The victim who was walking along the road at around 2am was allegedly hit by a taxi driven a 28‑year‑old man of Wailevu.
It is alleged the suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol when the alleged incident occurred.
A fatal accident also occurred on Christmas Day at Nakelo which claimed the life of a man believed to be in his 30s.
The victim was walking along the road when it is alleged he suddenly crossed the road and was hit by a vehicle driven by a 41-year-old driver.
A 58‑year‑old man is also in custody for his alleged involvement in the hit and run accident near Navuniyasawa in Savusavu yesterday which caused the death of the 22-year-old man.
A 3-year-old boy also passed away on Monday after he was hit by a vehicle driven by a 32-year-old Service Station Attendant.
The boy was walking along the road with his parents when he suddenly ran across the road.
