No destination is worth a life lost.
This is the message from the Land Transport Authority following the tragic death of a woman in her 60s along Buca Bay Road near Vatudamu in Cakaudrove.
LTA is strongly reminding all drivers to adhere to road safety measures and value the lives of passengers.
LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa says this latest loss of life was a tragic reminder of the consequences of reckless driving and speeding, reinforcing the Authority’s continued call for all motorists to make safety a priority at all times.
Rokosawa says they cannot stress enough the dangers of speeding as this remains the leading cause of fatalities on our roads this year.
He says when drivers choose to ignore speed limits, they risk losing control of their vehicles or making poor decisions that can result in dangerous driving behaviours — with little regard for the safety of their passengers, pedestrians, and even their own lives.
The Authority is urging drivers to act responsibly, especially when transporting passengers, as they are entrusted with the lives of others.
The CEO says every decision made behind the wheel must be grounded in safety and accountability.
He adds speeding, reckless overtaking, and failure to properly assess road conditions—particularly on bends and rural roads—can have deadly outcomes.
The CEO says there is simply no justification for compromising safety or driving carelessly.
Meanwhile, two out of ten passengers are still admitted at the Labasa Hospital.
According to preliminary police reports, the woman was one of 10 passengers in a four-wheel drive vehicle driven by a man in his 30s.
It's alleged that the suspect failed to negotiate a bend, resulting in the fatal accident.
