A 27-year-old man from Nadi lost his life while driving along the Queen's Highway in Nadi after 7pm last night, when he was allegedly involved in an accident with a vehicle driven by a 30-year-old man, also from Nadi.
Chief Operations Officer Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police (A/ACP) Livai Driu is urging drivers to be more vigilant and alert in light of the current weather situation.
A/ACP Driu says the heavy downpour experienced at times will pose serious safety concerns, and drivers and pedestrians must take necessary safety precautionary measures.
Investigations continue to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate accident.
The road death toll currently stands at 9 compared to 0 for the same period last year.
