Home / Rotorua Daily PostDouble fatal car crash in Te Puke, western Bay of PlentyBy Chelsea BoyleChelsea Boyle is a reporter for the New Zealand Herald·NZ Herald·29 Jun, 2019 06:12 PMQuick 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/XLinkedInRedditTwo people died after a car struck a garage in Te Puke. Photo / Zoe Hunter Two people died after a car struck a garage in Te Puke. Photo / Zoe Hunter Two people have died after a car struck a garage in the Western Bay of Plenty.The crash happened in the Te Puke area shortly after 1.30am.Police were called to the collision on No 1 Rd between Lomay Place and Roderick Lane. Police say two other people have moderate to minor injuries and the Serious Crash Unit is investigating. Meanwhile, one person was left fighting for their life last night after being hit by a car in Gisborne.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The crash occurred on Lavenham Rd about 9pm.It comes after a pedestrian, 28, was killed by a car in Waihi on Saturday.The fatal collision occurred at 1am on George St.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Ambler said police believe the driver did not immediately stop after hitting the man and crashed into a fence about 100m down the road.Police have started a homicide investigation following the death.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Rotorua Daily PostRotorua Daily PostCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsRotorua Daily PostRotorua begins major upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructureRotorua Daily Post'Urgent advice': Govt considers backdown to address homelessness spikeSponsoredRevealed: The night driving ‘red flag’AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
