A passerby found Ocean Heke's body lying in grass on the side of State Highway 3 near Otorohanga about 6.30am yesterday. Photo / Regan Schoultz
Police will close a North Island highway at midday to investigate the death of teenager whose body was found on the side of the road yesterday morning.
The New Zealand Transport Agency said a section of State Highway 3 between Te Awamutu and Otorohanga would be closed at noon due
to the police inquiry.
A detour was in place but motorists were urged to delay travel in the area and expect delays.
The road was expected to reopen at 2pm.
