Shylin Huirama-Osborne died after the vehicle he was in collided with a train on a railway crossing in Hamilton.
Shylin Huirama-Osborne died after the vehicle he was in collided with a train on a railway crossing in Hamilton.
A Givealittle fundraiser has been set up to help the family mourning a victim of the horror car-train crash in Hamilton.
Shylin Huirama-Osborne, 26, died alongside William Brown and Sione Nusipepa after the SUV they were in collided with a train on the Peachgrove Rd rail crossing inHamilton on Wednesday morning.
The body of Huirama-Osbourne was transported from a Hamilton funeral home to the Kaitumutumu Marae where he will lie in state “till further notice”, according to Facebook tributes.
The family of Hamilton crash victim Shylin Huirama-Osborne have shared a Givealittle fundraiser.
“We welcome one and all to come pay their respects, show some love, or maybe grab a tea towel too.”
His hearse was followed by several cars with family and friends.
“I woke up when I heard a loud bang and the squealing of the brakes going on.”
His first thought was that the train had hit something. The man said he got up and walked to the back of his property to see what had happened.
“I saw people and flashing lights but not much more than that.”
Police earlier said the crash remains under investigation, and they are looking for members who assisted at the site of the incident.
“In particular, police would like to speak to the occupants of a vehicle that was stopped at the crossing barrier arm when police arrived on the scene.”
