Police are continuing to investigate a crash which claimed the life of a
14-year-old boy yesterday in Turangi.
The crash occurred on Waimarino Rd, a private forestry road, at approximately
12.25pm.
There were three occupants in the vehicle - a 14-year-old boy, a 16-year-old
boy and a 15-year-old girl. All of the occupants were out of the vehicle when
emergency services arrived.
Police understand that the 14-year-old was the driver of the vehicle but
inquiries are ongoing to confirm that information and to establish the exact
circumstances that led to the crash.
Those enquiries include interviews with the survivors, a post mortem examination and examination of the vehicle. An examination of the scene was completed yesterday.