Fatal Accident

A man has died following a motor vehicle accident, allegedly as a result of the driver who was driving under the influence of alcohol.

The accident occurred along the Seaqaqa-Naividamu Road this morning.

The victim was one of two passengers in a vehicle driven by the 31-year-old suspect, who allegedly lost control, causing it to veer off the road, trapping all three inside.

National Fire Authority and Police officers managed to retrieve the three, where they were rushed to the Labasa Hospital.

The victim died, while the suspect and the second passenger remain admitted in hospital.

Investigations continue.

We again remind drivers not to take road safety lightly.

Every decision has consequence, whether it be on you as the driver, or to other innocent road users.

There needs to be a serious change of attitude towards road safety, if we are to prevent further loss of life.