Police updates on crimes and investigations for 2 September 2023.
Name release – fatal crash, Waimarama
Police can now name the man who died following a crash on Waimarama Road, Waimarama, on 31 August.
He was Thomas Edward Mansell, 52, of Flaxmere.
Police extend their condolences to his whanau and friends.
His death will be referred to the Coroner.
Missing woman found, Takapuna
The 68-year-old woman previously reported missing in Takapuna has been located safe and well.
Police thank the public for their assistance.
Update – serious crash, East Tāmaki
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Smales Road in East Tāmaki yesterday afternoon (Friday 1 September).
Police were called to the scene at 4.20pm. A person suffered critical injuries and tragically died after being transported to hospital.
‘Our sincere condolences go out to their family and friends at this difficult time’, said police in a statement.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Fatal crash, Taneatua Road, Whakatāne
One person died in a crash on Taneatua Road, Whakatāne last night.
The single vehicle crash was reported to Police at 11.55pm.
The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene but reopened at around 4.30am.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are under way.
