A man in his 40s is in police custody following a motor vehicle accident where he is alleged to have caused the death of a 6 year old boy in Korotari, Labasa yesterday morning.
Police say the suspect was heading towards Naduna when he allegedly hit the victim who is alleged to have suddenly crossed the road.
The victim was rushed to the Labasa Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The road death toll is 52 compared to 47 for the same period last year.
