Police can now formally release the name of the young person who died in a crash near Kumeū on 27 June.

He was Elliot Ellis New, aged 16, of Whangamatā who was a passenger in the vehicle.

Several investigations remain ongoing into the circumstances of the crash which occurred on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at 8.20pm.

“Our thoughts remain with Elliot’s family after the tragedy that has unfolded,” Waitematā District Commander, Superintendent Naila Hassan says.

“The investigation team will continue to keep all the families updated as these investigations make progress.

“Police is focused on running a comprehensive investigation and it will take time for this important process to be completed.”

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