14:30:12 Friday 22 August 2025

Appeal for information following fatal crash

Police are asking for witnesses who saw a yellow Suzuki Swift travelling on SH1 near Turangi on June 7 to get in touch with them. FIle photo.

Police investigating a fatal crash on the Desert Road/State Highway 1 on June 7 are seeking information from witnesses.

The crash was reported to Police just before 1.10pm on Saturday after two vehicles collided near Oturere Stream.  Sadly, one person died.

 

State Highway 1 between Rangipo and Waiouri was closed temporarily, traffic being diverted via State Highways 49, 4, 47 and 46.

"We’re interested to hear from anyone who saw a yellow Suzuki Swift travelling southbound on State Highway 1 near Turangi at around 1pm," a police statement reads.

"This includes any dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist our enquiries."

If you have information, please contact Police on 105 either over the phone or online, and reference file number 250607/5123.

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