A 47 year old hotel worker has died after the vehicle he was travelling in veered off the road and hit a culvert last night.

Sigatoka police confirm that the deceased was returning from Suva to Sigatoka after attending a function when the accident occurred at Vatukarasa.

It has been confirmed that the driver was drunk and is currently being questioned by Sigatoka police.

The deceased who was a passenger suffered severe head injuries and was transferred to the Lautoka Hospital where he died this morning.

Three other passengers who were also in the vehicle were treated and sent home.

Police have warned drivers to refrain from drinking and driving.