The 25-year-old taxi driver who allegedly caused the death of a 30-year-old businessman in Valelevu last Saturday, appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Akash Vivek Chand of Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa is charged with one count of Dangerous Driving Occasioning Death.
Police say Chand whilst driving his vehicle is alleged to have suddenly changed lanes near the FNU bus stop to pick a passenger when Ashish Jattan who was riding a motorbike hit the back of the vehicle.
Jattan passed away after sustaining serious injuries.
Chand has been released on bail and a stop departure order has been issued.
Chand has been told not to interfere with the witnesses.
The matter has been adjourned to the 15th of this month for plea.
