The Easter long weekend has been dampened for the family of a 65-year-old man of Olosara, Sigatoka, who died yesterday in the Lautoka Hospital after he was hit by a vehicle on Friday night.

Sigatoka police confirm the victim was walking along the road when he suddenly ran across the road resulting in him getting bumped.

He received severe injuries to his head and was rushed to hospital.

The driver is now expected to be further questioned as police investigations continue.