The victim’s tattoo and the clothes he was wearing during the incident (Source: Fiji Police Force/ Facebook)

Traffic investigators are appealing for assistance in identifying a victim involved in a fatal crash near Talenaua in Navua on Friday.

According to the Director of Traffic, SSP Mitieli Divuana, the incident occurred around 1 am when a 36-year-old driver allegedly hit a man who was lying in the middle of the road.

The victim was immediately taken to Navua Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

SSP Divuana says investigators have been carrying out inquiries and are yet to identify the victim, who is an iTaukei man believed to be in his 20s.

Police released photos of the man’s clothing and a tattoo on his left arm in the hope that someone might come forward with information.

The Traffic Director is asking the public to contact 9905 633 if they have information that could help identify the victim.