A man has been taken in for questioning at the Sigatoka Police Station for his alleged involvement in a hit and run incident early this week.
Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said as investigators await tests to be conducted on the suspect’s vehicle they continue to plead with members of the public to come forward if they have any information that could further assist in the investigation.
The body of a 19-year-old man was discovered at Valase, Sigatoka along Queens Highway on Sunday night.
He was found lying in a pool of blood approximately 1km from Tagaqe village.
The 19-year-old victim was last seen drinking with two others before leaving for the village.
Meanwhile, traffic officers from the Sigatoka Police are requesting the travelling public to be cautious during the upcoming long weekend.
This is particularly for motorists travelling at night along the Coral Coast as they have noted an increase in movement of pedestrians who have been under the influence of alcohol.
They said this is a common occurrence during any long weekend which is why they are urging drivers to be extra vigilant.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
