A 5-year-old boy has passed away after he was hit by a vehicle yesterday.
The incident took place along Sawani, Serea Road.
It is alleged that the 5-year-old boy was running across the road when he was hit by a vehicle driven by a 36-year-old farmer of Viria, Naitasiri.
The victim was rushed to the Nausori Health Centre but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The driver remains in custody as investigations continue.
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the road death toll stands at 30 compared to 27 for the same period last year.
