Tag: fatal_crash
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Fatal Crash Near Millers Flat Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on a farm near Millers Flat, Central Otago. Emergency services responded to the incident around 10pm after a vehicle rolled. One person died at the scene, and three others were hospitalized with minor…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 1, Seddon
A person died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, Seddon, last night. Police were notified of the incident at 9:30 p.m. The driver was the only person in the car. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash,…
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Name Released in Fatal Maharahara Crash
Police have released the name of the woman who died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, Maharahara, on June 13. She was 69-year-old Philipa Beech. Police extend condolences to her family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of…
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Fatal Crash on Jervois Street, Dargaville
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Jervois Street, Dargaville, this evening. Police were notified of the incident at approximately 5.20pm. Despite the efforts of emergency services, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A scene examination…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway Two, Maharahara
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway Two, Maharahara. Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 5.05pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. Two others involved in the crash have been…
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Fatal Crash in Te Aroha
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Te Aroha this afternoon. The crash on Stanley Road South was reported just before 1:40pm. One person died at the scene. A second person was seriously injured, and two others sustained…
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Fatal Crash on Bowicks Road, Cust
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on Bowicks Road, Cust, earlier today. Emergency services responded to the incident at approximately 1:25 pm, where they found that a vehicle had rolled. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the…
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Fatal Crash in Northcote Claims One Life
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Northcote this evening. The incident occurred just after 4.30pm when a vehicle left Onewa Road and collided with a power pole on Seaview Avenue. Police confirmed that the sole occupant of…
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Appeal for Information After Fatal Crash on Desert Road
Police are appealing for information regarding a fatal crash on the Desert Road/State Highway 1 on Saturday, June 7th. The incident, involving a yellow Suzuki Swift travelling southbound near Turangi, was reported to police just before 1:10pm. Authorities are urging…
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Fatal Crash in Poroporo Claims One Life
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Poroporo overnight. The incident occurred at approximately 10pm on Station Road, near Buller Road. Emergency services responded to the scene, where one person was found deceased. Three other individuals were transported…
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Desert Road to Reopen After Fatal Crash
The Desert Road is expected to reopen around 6:45 p.m. today, following a fatal crash. Emergency services and contractors have been working at the scene. Motorists are thanked for their patience. For updates on the road opening, check journeys.nzta.govt.nz/regions/bay-of-plenty.
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Fatal Crash Closes Desert Road
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway One (Desert Road). Police were called to the scene at approximately 1.10pm today. One person was found deceased at the location. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the site,…
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Fatal Truck Accident Claims Life on SH1, Kaikōura
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a truck on State Highway 1 at Peketā this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred between Inland Kaikōura Road and Rakanui Road, at approximately 9:20 am. The pedestrian was…
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Name Released in Timaru Fatal Crash
James Campbell McKenzie, 69, from Timaru, died in a crash on State Highway One, Timaru, on May 21. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his family and friends. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
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Fatality Following Tarawera Crash on SH 5
A person has died following a crash on State Highway 5, Tarawera, that occurred on May 28. Critically injured in the crash, the person was airlifted to hospital. They passed away in hospital on May 31. Police have extended their…
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Fatal Crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier
A man died and four others were injured in a crash on State Highway 16, Pt Chevalier, last night. Police were alerted to a car on its roof in the citybound lanes shortly after 11:05pm. One person had been ejected…
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Fatal Crash in Karamu, Waipa Claims One Life
A man died in a single-vehicle crash at Karamu, Waipa. Emergency services responded to the incident on Waikoha Road around 7:40 a.m. The vehicle had left the road and rolled into a paddock. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the…
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Fatal Crash in Northland Claims One Life
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1, near Waiomio, south of Kawakawa, Northland. Emergency services responded to the incident around midnight. "Sadly, one person died at the scene. Our thoughts are with their family at this…
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Fatal Crash in Templeton Claims One Life
One person died in a crash in Templeton this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Dawson Road and Newton Road at around 2.45pm following a crash involving a truck and two cars. Sadly, one person died at…
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Name Released in Fatal Clutha Crash
Kenneth David Falconer, 71, from Tapanui, died in a crash on Station Road, Clutha, on May 23. Police have released his name and extend condolences to his friends and family. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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Fatal Crash in Okoia Claims One Life
One person died following a two-vehicle crash in Okoia yesterday. Emergency services were called to the scene on Number 2 Line at around 7pm. Despite their efforts, one person died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Cordons were…
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Name Released in Fatal Takapau Crash
Tony Paul Saunders, 55, of Norsewood, died in the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau on Tuesday, May 13, according to police. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation. Police expressed their condolences to the family…
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Fatal Crash in Ngongotahā Valley
One person died in a two-vehicle crash on Dansey Road, Ngongotahā Valley, around 8am. Two others were injured; one seriously, one with minor injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating. Dansey Road is closed, with diversions onto State Highway 5.…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Waipawa
A single-vehicle crash in Waipawa on Racecourse Road resulted in one fatality early this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident around 4.05am. The Serious Crash Unit has completed its examination of the scene, and investigations remain ongoing. Police Media…
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Wairoa Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Kopu Road, Wairoa. Emergency services responded to the incident around 1:05 a.m. Sadly, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has completed its examination of the crash…
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Levin Fatal Crash Victim Identified as Joshua Eric Wilson
Police have identified Joshua Eric Wilson, 33, of Levin, as the victim of the two-vehicle crash on Oxford Street, Levin, on Monday, May 12. Police have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult…
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Police Seek Witnesses to Fatal Crash Near Pahiatua
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on State Highway 2 near Pahiatua yesterday afternoon. The collision, involving a flatbed truck carrying containers and a grey Mini hatchback, occurred around 3pm near the intersection with Avery Road. The…
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Fatal Crash Near Takapau Claims One Life
A person died in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau this morning. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred just before 7:30 a.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit investigated,…
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Name Released in Fatal New Plymouth Crash
Police have released the name of the victim who died in a New Plymouth crash on April 12 as 73-year-old Dennis Norman Berridge, of Westown. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time," police said. Enquiries…
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Sumner: Jens Lauritz Christensen Dies in Crash
Jens Lauritz Christensen, 76, of Sumner, died in a crash on Lake Sumner Road on April 27, New Zealand Police have reported. Police offer condolences to those close to him. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing. The…
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