Police officer killed in road accident while on traffic duty

The Fiji Police Force is mourning the death of a 46-year-old officer who succumbed to injuries sustained during a motor vehicle accident while conducting joint traffic operations with the Land Transport Authority in Labasa.

The officer was conducting a traffic stop along the Labasa–Nasekula Road on the night of December 6 when a truck driven by a 45-year-old man allegedly struck two parked vehicles, which then hit the two men standing nearby.

The officer was trapped under the truck and was later rushed to Labasa Hospital in critical condition.

He passed away early this morning. The second victim remains admitted.

Police say investigations are continuing, and the suspect is expected to be questioned soon.

Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has conveyed the organisation’s condolences to the officer’s family, saying the tragedy highlights the daily risks faced by frontline officers.

He also raised concern about the increasing number of road accidents and fatalities, urging drivers and all road users to take road safety seriously.

Commissioner Tudravu said the organisation’s thoughts and prayers are with the officer’s family and that support will be provided in accordance with the officer’s final rites.