
Te Puke man in court over 25-year-old's death
A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
A Te Puke man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Police said the truck had been removed, but traffic management was still in place.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand heavy rescue crew was dispatched from Hamilton.
Emergency services were called to the Central Otago town at 7.20pm last night.
A woman received serious injuries and was still in hospital.
The road is expected to be partially blocked until 3pm.
AA data show young driver offending rates substantially declined.
Police thanked motorists for their patience during the afternoon closure.
Bollards or rocks would be installed to prevent any repeat, centre director tells parents.
Michael Karekare, 38, was granted bail when he appeared in court this afternoon.
State Highway 1 through Peketā is closed, affecting north and south-bound traffic.
Commuters are being asked to consider an alternative route to work this morning.
The 21-year-old allegedly drove after using cannabis.
The crash happened on East Coast Rd last night.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.
The road is shut and emergency crews are redirecting traffic.
Emergency services were called at 7.12pm.
The accident closed Tāneatua Rd near White Pine Bush Rd, about 2.20pm.
It brings the King's Birthday road toll to four.
Authorities suspect driver fatigue or excessive speed caused the crash.
It brings the King's Birthday road toll to three.
The victim died at the crash scene, taking the holiday weekend road toll to two.
Police said the coroner will investigate the cause of the death.
'I’m not going to die tonight, not here, not in this car, not this way.'
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