Police are now treating it as criminal case after post mortem

A man, who gave up his Father’s Day celebrations to help a teacher move, has died in mysterious circumstances.

It is alleged that Mosese Ragutulei, 50, an employee of Jacks Construction in Nadi, was helping load the teacher’s household item when the incident took place at Nawaicoba Public School in Nadi.

Police have said that it was a criminal case, but declined to give details. It is not clear what actually happened. Was he crushed by a moving truck or did he fall from it?

The family is shocked.

His wife, Siteri Ragutulei, the school’s head teacher, was not present when the incident happened.

“I was returning from Suva when I receive a phone call stating that my husband was rushed to the hospital after he sustained injuries,” she said. “Later, I received another call stating that he has passed away. He was a very caring, loving, just like an ordinary father.”

His son, Eparama, said his father’s caring attitude took him to assist the teacher in moving his household items even on a Sunday.

“We are not really sure as what happened, but we await the report from Police,” he said.

The late Mr Ragutalei is originally from Natuguloa, Nairai, in Lomaiviti.

He is survived by his wife, four children and three grandchildren.

Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro, said: “The investigation regarding the accident has been treated as a criminal case and not traffic.”

The post mortem was held yesterday and the results stated that victim suffered multiple traumatic injuries including a massive intracranial hemorrhage and multiple skull fractures which led to his death. Edited by Nemani Delaibatiki

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