Police updates on crimes and investigations for 5 July 2025.
Fatal Crash, Leeston
One person has died after a serious crash in Leeston last night.
Police were called to the intersection of Leeston and Lakes Road and Harts Road at around 7.40pm after a report of a vehicle colliding with two pedestrians.
Sadly, one pedestrian was located deceased at the scene.
The other pedestrian received serious injuries and was transported to hospital.
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Fatal crash, Motutere
One person has died following a serious two-vehicle crash near Motutere last night.
Police were called to State Highway One near Jellicoe Point at around 7.45pm.
Sadly, despite best efforts of emergency services, one person died at the scene.
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
A vehicle colliding with two pedestrians??? What sort of euphemism is that?