An investigation is underway following an alleged hit and run accident.
The incident occurred along Vuci South Road, in Nausori at about 6am yesterday where a 53-year-old security officer of Vuci was found lying in a drain.
The victim was walking some distance ahead of his 40-year-old brother when a white van approached them.
According to the 40-year-old brother, his vision was impacted by the van’s lights and he could not see ahead.
Police say after the van had passed, he then noticed his brother lying in a nearby drain with visible injuries.
He was rushed to the Nausori Health Centre and later died.
Police are pleading for information that could help them identify and locate the vehicle concerned.
Anyone with information is requested to call Crime Stoppers on 919 or their nearest Police Station.
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