A 5 year old student of Tacirua has died after he was hit by a private car driven by a school teacher of Lami.

Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed the student was playing with his other friends when he was hit by the vehicle.

The driver, allegedly failed to stop after the accident. A taxi driver who was passing by took the child to hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Police are awaiting the post mortem report before laying charges against the driver.

Meanwhile a 34yr old Lecturer of the Fiji School of Medicine has been admitted in hospital after he was hit by a car at Brown Street last night.

Police are questioning the driver.