Oakleigh crash: Police charge driver allegedly involved in State Highway 1 collision

The crash happened south of the Oakleigh petrol station early on Saturday evening. Photo / Local Democracy Reporter Susan Botting

Police have laid charges against a man involved in a crash on State Highway 1 in Northland last weekend.

The 35-year-old appeared in Whangārei District Court charged with failing to stop to ascertain injury, driving while suspended and careless driving.

Two vehicles, one of which was towing a trailer, crashed in Oakleigh, south of Whangārei, about 5.20pm last Saturday.

Northland Road Policing team member Senior Sergeant Steph Hudson said there were no serious injuries as a result of the crash.

Police were continuing to appeal for information.

“Police are continuing to ask anyone that may have witnessed the crash or have dashcam footage to please get in touch.”

Information can be supplied by contacting police on 105, quoting file number 250928/6133, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

The man was remanded in custody and is due to appear again on October 20.

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.