Last road fatality

A man in his 20s is alleged to be the latest road fatality victim following an early morning hit and run accident.

The incident occurred along the Queens Road at the Muni Ratnam Junction in Sigatoka after 2am this morning.

The victim who resided at Korotogo Back Road was last seen by a 36-year old man who was on his way to drop a passenger near the Oloolo Junction.

The man offered the victim a ride which he allegedly refused.

It is alleged that sometimes later, another witness, a 35-year old driver from Malaqereqere saw the victim lying motionless in the middle of the road.

The witness reported the matter to the Sigatoka Police whereby officers rushed the victim to the Sigatoka Hospital.

The victim unfortunately passed away an hour later.

We request anyone who may have information or may have seen anything after 2am along the above mentioned areas to call Crime Stoppers on 919.

Investigators have interviewed both witnesses as investigations continue.