Police updates on crimes and investigations for 5 April 2024.
Name release: Fatal Crash – Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako
Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on Richmond Downs, Matamata-Piako on Saturday 30 March.
He was Dante Tainui Raymond Garrett, 20, of Hamilton.
‘Police extend our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.’
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Name release: Fatal Crash – State Highway 6, Okaramio
Police can now name the victim of a fatal crash on State Highway 6, Okaramio on Sunday 31 March.
He was Christopher Robert Bowman, 51, of Richmond, Nelson.
‘Police extend our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.’
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Serious crash, Masterton
One person has died following a crash on High Street, Solway this afternoon.
The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 12.40pm.
The road has been closed while the Serious Crash Unit examines the scene, however it is expected to reopen shortly.
