The 37-year-old driver of the vehicle believed to have caused the death of an 11-year-old boy has been questioned and released as investigations continue.
This has been confirmed by Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro.
The incident happened along the Queens Road in Nalovo, Nadi on Thursday.
The boy was returning from a picnic with some friends when he was hit by the vehicle.
The road death toll currently stands at 60 compared to 50 for the same period last year.