A 36-year-old man of Sigatoka Village is believed to be the latest victim on our roads following an accident at Nayawa, Sigatoka yesterday.
The incident occurred after midday and the victim was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a 48-year-old.
It is alleged that the driver lost control of the vehicle and as a result it veered onto the opposite lane and hit a tree.
The victim was taken to the Sigatoka Hospital where he died.
The driver of the vehicle has been transferred to the Lautoka hospital while the second passenger, a 34-year-old man remains admitted at the Sigatoka Hospital.
It is alleged that all the occupants of the vehicle were under the influence of alcohol however this is yet to be confirmed.
The road death toll currently stands at 39 compared to 46 for the same period last year.
