TEACHER DIES IN SAMABULA ROAD ACCIDENT

A 57-year-old retired school teacher residing in Beddoes Place, Samabula, Suva died following a motor vehicle accident last Saturday evening.

The victim was driving near Babavoce, along Kings Road in Tailevu, when he allegedly lost control of the vehicle causing it to veer off the road.

The victim and his partner were rushed to the Korovou Hospital where they received treatment.

On Sunday morning the victim passed away. His partner, who is in her early 50s, was treated and sent home. Investigations continue.

The road death toll currently stands at 9 compared to 19 for the same period last year.