SH5 Mamaku Ranges fatal crash: Police appeal for dashcam footage

Police are seeking witnesses to the fatal crash that closed a large section of the Mamaku Ranges yesterday.

One person died after the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, between Harwoods and Tapapa Rds, around 10.45am.

The car caught on fire after the crash and the fire was reported to have spread to nearby vegetation.

Police said today they understood the vehicle, a 2006 black Mercedes Benz saloon, was driving west along SH5 towards Tirau.

“Police are also strongly interested in dashcam footage from people driving along the highway at the same time, and CCTV from residential or commercial properties around the area,” a statement said.

“Any information can be vital to help investigators piece together how the crash occurred.”

If you saw the vehicle along your journey, or witnessed the crash, please get in touch with police either online or via call on 105.

Please quote file number 251202/2457.

SH5 was closed for several hours following the crash.