A Korowaqa farmer in Rakiraki is believed to be the latest road fatality after the vehicle he was driving was involved in a motor vehicle accident near Malake yesterday afternoon.

Police said the 64-year-old victim allegedly lost control of his vehicle causing it to veer onto the opposite lane  resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle driven by a 35-year-old man travelling with his 32-year-old wife.

Both sustained injuries and are admitted at the Rakiraki Hospital.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain cause of death as investigations continue.

The national road death toll stands at 1 compared to 0 for the same period last year.

With more rain expected in the next few days, Police are urging motorists to drive carefully and to be vigilant.