Taupō Police continue to appeal information following a fatal crash on State Highway 1, Piarere on Wednesday 15 October.

Earlier today, Police released the names of the two tourists who sadly died following the crash.

Taupō Road Policing Sergeant Shane McNally says the investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing, but are seeking the public’s help.

“We would like to speak with anyone that may have witnessed unusual or poor driving behaviour that involved a grey SUV or small silver hatchback, in and around the Piarere area on Wednesday 15 October,

“Specifically, the driver of a large truck which was turning into Horahora Road from State Highway 1 just before the crash that occurred at 7:44pm.

“We’re also seeking information from the driver of a black car that was heading south on State Highway 1 at the time of the crash, and may have seen the silver hatchback behind them or attempting to pass,” Sergeant McNally says.

If you have information or are the driver of either the truck or black car, please contact Police immediately on 105, quoting file number: 251016/7055.

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