A 49 -year- old man from Toko in Tavua is believed to be the latest road fatality victim.
According to police, the victim was driving a twin cab along Tavua when he allegedly lost control causing it to tumble and landed into a ditch.
“He was returning from a funeral in Lautoka and found to be heavily intoxicated when the incident occurred,” said police in a statement.
“The incident occurred on Wednesday night.”
Investigations continue.
The road death toll currently stands at 14 compared to 27 for the same period last year.