Police with the help of community members have identified the bus driver involved in an accident that claimed the life of Nemani Jitoko of Kilikali settlement in Suva recently.
Reports say on August 27 at 6.45pm Mr Jitoko ,34, was killed after he was hit by a van, run over by a bus and then a taxi.
The taxi driver is still at large.
The Nadera Transport bus with registration number DA 587 was identified by a witness.
The Fiji Police Force forensic team and vehicle examiners have inspected the bus and the driver will be taken in for questioning.
Police established that Mr Jitoko was hit first by the van.
The impact threw the victim onto the opposite lane, where he was hit by the bus and a white taxi.
Police are investigating reports that Mr Jitoko suddenly ran on to the road.
The road death toll stands at 31 compared to 33 for the same period last year.
The Fiji Police Force would like to applaud “our loyal eyes within communities who continue to assist police resolve cases and encourage continued partnerships”.
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