A 51-year-old has died after he was hit by a vehicle driven by a 72-year-old man in Nadi.
Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the incident occurred after 6pm last night along Nasoso Feeder Road.
Naisoro says that the suspect while driving towards Nasoso allegedly bumped two pedestrians who were walking along the side of the road.
She says both were rushed to the Nadi Hospital where the 51-year-old was pronounced dead.
Naisoro has also confirmed the other victim a 23-year-old man was medically treated and sent home.
The driver is being questioned at the Namaka Police Station.
The road death toll currently stands at 27 compared to 23 for the same period last year.
Police are again pleading with all road users whether a driver or pedestrian to be mindful of their safety.
Police are also requesting for everyone's assistance to be safe and ensure the safety of others while using Fiji's roads.
