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Appeal for witnesses in serious Ōtaki Beach motorcycle crash

Police are calling for witnesses to a crash in Ōtaki Beach that left a motorcyclist seriously injured.

The incident involving a ute and a motorcycle occurred around 8 p.m. on Marine Parade.

The motorcyclist was airlifted to Wellington Hospital in critical condition.

Authorities are seeking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the Marine Parade area just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Those with relevant information are encouraged to contact police online or call 105, referencing case number 241107/0913. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.

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