
'Haunted by pain': Tourist campervan crash victim thankful to be alive
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
Hazel Jamieson suffered multiple fractures and significant bruising in the crash.
Police said the death will be referred to the Coroner.
'There are a number of people down a bank from a vehicle.'
Firefighters had to haul the half-submerged vehicle from a flooded ford.
Diversions are in place as police attend the scene of a two-car accident.
The ute collided with a white car, spinning it around 180 degrees.
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.
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.
The victim, Eltje Malzbender, was still able to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
The crash occurred about 9.20am between Inland Kaikōura Rd and Rakanui Rd.
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.
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.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 5.15pm
Police are continuing to make inquiries into the crash between a car and truck.
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.'