
Coroner’s report on Joji Bilo: Wellington truck crash victim’s death was preventable
Bilo, 25, a road worker, was killed in Ngauranga Gorge in March 2019.
Bilo, 25, a road worker, was killed in Ngauranga Gorge in March 2019.
Joseph Simpkins had become a popular figure in Western Australia.
The crash happened just after 2am but is still causing delays.
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the fire was reported at about 2.56pm.
A helicopter was dispatched to the crash near the border of Auckland and Waikato.
The crash between East Tāmaki Rd and the Highbrook offramp has now been fully cleared.
Stunned motorists spoke of erratic, speeding driver before tragedy.
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
Police said no injuries have been reported.
The driver allegedly blew almost four times the legal alcohol limit.
'Your brain goes into overdrive and you start thinking, imagine if you had looked down.'
Distressed train drivers can be heard yelling "Jesus" as the car speeds into their path.
Police said a crane may be needed to remove the car from where it is.
After causing the accident, the driver pulled an about-turn then fled the scene.
The Kaimai resident has been campaigning for improvements for nine years.
Speed was a factor in a third of road deaths last year.
Police appealing for info from public, seeking sightings of man or vehicle of interest.
Cannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is under way.
One northbound lane of the motorway is blocked and traffic is backed up for nearly 5km.
The pursuit ended in a crash in Wairau Valley.
The road where the crash occurred appears to be partially blocked, police say.
Police had earlier signalled the rider to stop, but they fled.
The fire happened near Mahuta Rd South and Torehape Rd East.
Transport Minister demands NZTA briefing following multiple SH8 incidents.
A group of residents has raised significant concerns about the safety of a local road.
During his time on drugs, he drove high 'every day' and wrote off about six vehicles.
The Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating.
Australian traveller says poor conditions made for a scary drive.