Home / New ZealandTruck driver dies after Waikato crashAPNZ5 Oct, 2014 04:16 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 truck driver has died after a crash in Waikato last night.The incident happened on No 1 Road, at Waitoa, about 7.30pm, Senior Sergeant Rupert Friend of the Waikato District Command Centre said.The driver of the truck died at the scene. It was not yet known what caused the crash, but the Waikato Serious Crash Unit are investigating, Mr Friend said. "The weather this weekend is wet and very windy and this has led to more crashes across the Waikato than dry calm conditions.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."Drivers are all urged to drive to the conditions and allow extra following distance," he said."If the driver in front of you makes a mistake or a tree falls across the road you need to ensure you have time to stop and keep clear of any incident."SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew ZealandMorning quiz: Which female pharaoh is often depicted wearing a false beard?New ZealandThe Epstein files: Why are they so controversial?WatchPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter SponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
