Fatal crash, Puketapu Road, Puketapu

Sunday, 8 September 2019, 11:21 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

"Fatal crash, Puketapu Road, Puketapu "

One person has died following a motorcycle crash on Puketapu Road, Puketapu, this evening.

Police were called to the crash around 6pm.

The rider died a short time later.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

ENDS

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