Girl, 4, Injured After Hit And Run Incident

Police are investigating an accident where the driver of a fielder vehicle fled the scene after hitting a four-year-old girl.

Saturday 24 June 2023 | 19:11

Atunaisa Tuira points at the spot where his niece landed after the accident along the Queens Road near Matawalu Village in Lautoka on June 23, 2023. Photo: Salote Qalubau

Atunaisa Tuira points at the spot where his niece landed after the accident along the Queens Road near Matawalu Village in Lautoka on June 23, 2023. Photo: Salote Qalubau

Police are investigating an accident where the driver of a fielder vehicle fled the scene after hitting a four-year-old girl.

The incident occurred around midday on Friday along Queens Road in Lautoka, a short dis­tance from Matawalu Village.

Police spokesperson Wame Bautolu said Police were trying to locate the driver. Further de­tails will be released later.

Matawalu villager, Atunaisa Tuira, said his niece was now admitted to the Lautoka Aspen Hospital in stable condition, however the impact of the ac­cident may have resulted in her fractured leg.

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Story by:   salote.qalubau@fijisun.com.fj