A 57-year-old retired school teacher residing in Beddoes Place, Samabula passed away following a motor vehicle accident.
The victim was driving near Babavoce along Kings Road in Tailevu on Saturday evening when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle causing it to veer off the road.
The victim and his partner were rushed to the Korovou Hospital where they received treatment.
On Sunday morning the victim passed away.
His partner who is in her early 50s was treated and sent home.
Investigations continue.
The road death toll currently stands at 9 compared to 19 for the same period last year.