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Pukehina, Bay of Plenty crash - update

September 12 2016


Pukehina, Bay of Plenty crash

Following a collision on Otamarakau Valley Road, Pukehina this afternoon, the Serious Crash Unit is still investigating the incident.

An SUV towing a trailer collided with a pedestrian pushing two young children in a stroller just before 2:30pm this afternoon.

The 2-year-old girl is in a serious but stable condition at Waikato Hospital.

The 33-year-old woman is in a serious but stable condition at Tauranga Hospital.

The 11-month-old boy remains in a critical condition, and has been transported from Tauranga Hospital to Starship Hospital.

While investigations are still continuing, Police believe fatigue may have been a contributing factor to the crash.

No further information is available at this time.

ENDS

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