The Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji has made a payment to the husband of a victim of a motor vehicle accident which resulted in the victim’s death.

The deceased, Milika Tubuna was involved in a motor vehicle accident on May 10, 2020 along Kings Road near Caubati Road Junction, which claimed her life and several others sustained injuries.

A release by commission chief executive officer Parvez Akbar said: “The accident allegedly occurred because of careless driving.

“ACCF is concerned with the possibility that the accident occurred because of a 50-year-old driver allegedly making a right turn and colliding into an oncoming vehicle.

“The motor vehicle accident application was received from the husband of the deceased.”

Mr Bose was incredibly grateful for ACCF’s assistance and when receiving his compensation of $75,000.00, he said: “I am hoping that more victims and families of victims of motor vehicle accidents reach out to ACCF for assistance after reading about my experience.

“I am very grateful to the Government for introducing this scheme which helps out many families.”

To date ACCF has paid over $15.7 million in compensation to victims of motor vehicle, employment and school accidents since the Government-established scheme came into force on January 1, 2018.

The road death toll for 2020 was 45, compared to 63 in 2019.

A contributing factor towards the lower comparative figure is likely to be the restrictions on movement throughout the year, not safer driving.

The commission says even one life lost is one life too many. ACCF is concerned with the recent motor vehicle accidents, particularly during the festive season. Between December 25-30, 2020 we lost six lives. That’s six lives lost in a space of five days.

The commission also notes with concern the accident on January 1, 2021 in Tailevu where a driver lost control of the bus that he was driving, causing injuries to the passengers.

This is totally unacceptable. All these serious injuries and loss of lives on our roads are unnecessary and avoidable.

Drivers are urged to be patient on the roads and not take risks. They should plan their journey, leave early and do not rush. Drivers should ensure they are well rested before they drive, do not consume alcohol or other intoxicating substances, and buckle up. Other road users are also urged to be careful and share the road safely.

For enquiries regarding compensation for motor vehicle accidents, ACCF can be contacted on 8923770 and info@accf.com.fj

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