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Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - Christchurch
Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash - Christchurch
At 12.51pm today (29 April 2016) Police were notified of a serious accident involving a Black Mercedes Car and a Motorcyclist at the intersection of Pound Road and Ryans Road, Christchurch. Unfortunately a short time later the motorcyclist involved has died as a result of their injuries. Police Serious Crash are in attendance and there will be road closures in place for sometime. The closures are in place at SH73 / Pound Road, Grays Road / Ryans Road, Ryans Road / Guys Road and Savilles / Pound.
There was a commercial truck near that intersection at the time that may not be aware the accident occurred behind them.
Police would like to hear from that truck driver or anyone that may have witnessed the accident. Police can be contacted on 03 363 7400 or information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 No further details will be released in relation to this accident until the victim’s family have been advised.
It is envisaged that this will not be until Saturday 30th April 2016.
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