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Police investigate death of cyclist in Wairarapa

Monday, 25 September 2017, 8:39 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Wairarapa Police are investigating a crash between a car and a bicycle on Western Lake Road, approximately 7km south of Featherston.

Police were called to the scene shortly before 5pm yesterday (Sunday 24 September).

As a result of the crash the cyclist, a 48-year-old Lower Hutt man, was killed.

His name will not be released until his next of kin have been notified.

The Serious Crash Unit and a Police photographer attended the scene.

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