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Police conclude investigation into death, Te Awamutu
Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Patterson:
Waikato Police
have concluded the investigation into the death of
Joseph
(Joe) Jenkins.
Joe died after being hit by a
vehicle on Owairaka Valley Road in Te Awamutu
in
August.
Police have completed a thorough investigation
into the circumstances of the
crash.
Our investigation has concluded this was a tragic accident.
As such, Police
are no longer seeking information from the public in
relation
to the crash and no charges have been laid.
The matter will now be referred to the Coroner.
Joe’s family have been notified of our decision.
Staff have been
supporting Joe’s family in Australia and New Zealand
who
are thankful and now have
closure.
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