Police updates on crimes and investigations for the morining of New Year’s Eve 2023.
Name release – fatal crash, Marokopa
Police can now name the person who died following a quad bike incident in Marokopa, Waikato West on 27 December.
She was 39-year-old Louise Quinn of Hamilton.
‘Police extend our condolences to her family and whānau at this difficult time.’
An investigation into the circumstances of the incident remains ongoing.
Serious crash, Tunnel Road, Christchurch
Two people have died following a crash on Tunnel Road in Christchurch last night.
The crash, involving two cars and a motorcycle, was reported to Police just before midnight.
Two other people sustained critical injuries and one other person sustained serious injuries.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.
Tunnel Road remains closed in both directions, from the intersection with Ferry Road to Bridle Path Road.
Motorists are asked to follow the diversions that are in place.
Fatal crash, Te Puru Creek Road, Te Puru
One person has died following a crash on Te Puru Creek Road, Te Puru last night.
Police were called after a car left the road and crashed into the water at 8.45pm yesterday.
A second person suffered serious injuries.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.
