Police have questioned and released a 16-year-old boy who was driving a vehicle that was involved in an accident in Naselesele, Taveuni, on Friday night.
A 15-year-boy, who was a passenger in the vehicle, died on Saturday after receiving serious injuries.
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said Police will decide on its next course of action after receiving the post mortem result of the 15-year-old boy.
It is alleged the 16-year-old boy lost control of the vehicle while trying to overtake another vehicle along the North Coastal road causing it to veer of the road.
The suspect and another 15-year-old passenger escaped injuries however the victim sustained serious injuries.
The road death toll stands at 38 compared to 30 for the same period last year.
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