A 38yr old man died after the vehicle he was travelling in went off the road in Sovi Bay, Sigatoka yesterday afternoon.

Assistant Spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita has confirmed that the deceased was travelling with the 32yr old driver and another passenger when the accident took place.

According to police the driver failed to negotiate a bend causing the vehicle to veer off the road.

The driver sustained serious injuries and was transferred to the Lautoka hospital while the 44yr old passenger was treated and sent home.

The road death toll is now nine compared to four during the same period last year.