Kaitāia fatal crash: Victim named as Ngaiwa Miru

Emergency services were called to a crash on Allen Bell Drive in Kaitāia early on Friday morning. Photo / NZME

Police have named the person who died in a Far North crash last week as Ngaiwa Miru.

The 27-year-old, of Kaitāia, died on Friday after a single-vehicle crash on Allen Bell Drive, in Kaitāia.

“Our thoughts are with those close to him at this difficult time,” police said.

Emergency services were called about 2.10am to the crash.

Miru was a passenger in the vehicle and died at the scene, police said.

Two others were taken to the hospital with moderate to serious injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination following the crash.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.