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Man charged over the death of 20-year-old woman in Lautoka

Man charged over the death of 20-year-old woman in Lautoka

By Iliana Biutu
26/06/2024
Photo:File

A 40-year-old man accused to have caused the death of a 20-year-old woman in Lovu, Lautoka earlier this month has been charged.

Police say the man has been charged with one count of dangerous driving occasioning death and one count of failure to comply with requirements following an accident.

The man will appear in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today.

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