Desert Rd crash victim named as Karen Jennifer King, of Cambridge

The Desert Rd was closed for six hours while the police's Serious Crash Unit undertook a scene examination. Photo / NZME

Police have named the person who died after a crash on the Desert Rd.

She was Karen Jennifer King, 71, of Cambridge.

“Our thoughts remain with those close to her at this difficult time,” police said today.

She left behind three children, Nicolette, Sarita and Megan.

Her death notice in the Waikato Times also remembered her as the “treasured Mema” of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The two-vehicle collision happened about 1.10pm on June 7, a police spokesperson said at the time.

“Sadly, one person was located deceased at the scene.”

The road was closed for six hours while the Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination.

Inquiries into the crash continue.