A 24-year-old man from Nadonumai in Lami has died following a road accident.
It is alleged the man, who was a carpenter by profession, was allegedly heavily intoxicated and was sitting in the middle of the road when he was hit by a taxi.
According to the Police, the incident occurred on Saturday after 4am along Princess Road in Suva.
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Police say the suspect rushed the victim to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition and later passed away.
Investigation continues.
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