Dunedin Police
are currently examining the scene of a fatal crash that has
claimed one life.
The single vehicle crash occurred in the
Riverside Road area at approximately 3.00am on 27th of April
2014.
There were 5 occupants in the vehicle at the time of
the crash all aged in their late teens and early 20's. A 19
year old male died at the scene and the remaining four
occupants escaped without significant injury.
An
investigation will continue into the cause of the crash and
Police are exploring whether alcohol or speed were
factors.
Road closures are currently in place at the
intersection of Bush Road and Riccarton Road and the
intersection of Riccarton Road and School Road with the
closures likely to remain throughout the morning.
Police
will not be releasing the name of the deceased until next of
kin have been
notified.
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