Police are now looking into the issue of negligence in relation to a road accident that claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl in Rakiraki last week.
Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says it is alleged that the girl ran onto the road as she was allegedly being chased by a relative in the New Year's ritual of splashing water.
Naisoro says it is unfortunate that the incident resulted in her death.
The driver alleged to have bumped the girl has been interviewed and released and the focus of the investigation has now shifted to the issue of negligence and the supervision of the child.
Police are pleading with parents and guardians to monitor their children’s activities at all times.
