Home / New ZealandMen killed in New Plymouth crash namedNZME.26 Apr, 2015 02:31 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditFile photo / NZ HeraldFile photo / NZ HeraldA Nepalese driver and a local man were killed when a car collided with a pedestrian in New Plymouth yesterday.The local man killed in the crash on Frankley Rd was Ronald Victor McMillan. He was 67 and was from New Plymouth. The driver was Alekh Acharya, a 22 year-old Nepalese national who lived in New Zealand. Nobody else was in the car with Mr Acharya. Police said it seemed speed was a factor in the crash but investigations were continuing.The crash happened about 4pm yesterday.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."Officers have spoken with a number of witnesses and encourage anyone else that saw the crash or has any other information to contact the New Plymouth Police on (06) 759 5500," police said in a statement.The deaths have been referred to the coroner.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand|UpdatedWatch: Waikato jockey's mates pull wheelies on motorwayNew ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which author wrote the novel The Great Gatsby?New Zealand'I felt really duped': Senior police manager alleges bullying and 'boys' club' cultureSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
