Horsham Downs crash: Police seek witnesses after victim dies from injuries

A crash victim has died in hospital and police are now seeking witnesses to the accident.

The single-vehicle crash was reported to emergency services just before 7.20pm on Friday, March 28 on Bankier Rd in Horsham Downs, Waikato.

At the time, police said one occupant of the vehicle was injured critically while another received minor injuries.

Today, police released the information that one of the victims died in hospital yesterday.

“We would like to hear from witnesses,” police said.

“In particular, we would like to speak with the driver of the pictured maroon-coloured SUV towing a boat that was travelling on Bankier Rd at the time of the crash.

“If you are the driver of that vehicle, or witnessed the crash, please contact Police on 105, either over the phone or online. Please reference file number 250329/2196.”

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.