Police
investigating a fatal crash on SH2 in Whakamarama are now
able to confirm that the man who died was a French National
in his 20s who had been in New Zealand since late last
year.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, but it
appears that a large object fell from a truck into the path
of the young man’s car.
He had to take evasive action,
swerving to the left to avoid colliding with the
object.
In doing so it appears he lost control of the
vehicle veered back across the road and collided with a
truck and trailer unit travelling in the opposite
direction.
Police are currently liaising with family
through the French Embassy.
No further details about the
young man will be released until Police are satisfied that
all family notifications have been carried
out.
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