Update - Serious Crash, Number 3 Road, Te Puke - Bay Of Plenty

Friday, 5 March 2021, 3:15 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Police can now confirm that a person has died following a serious crash on Number 3 Road near Te Puke.

The crash occurred at about 11:30am between a motorcycle and a vehicle.

Sadly the motorcyclist died at the scene.

An investigation is underway into the circumstances of the crash.

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