Police are appealing for information on an orange Toyota Yaris after a fatal crash yesterday which occurred on State Highway 5 near Tīrau.
The incident occurred just east of the intersection of Webster Rd at around 3.25pm and involved three vehicles. One person died, while three others were taken to hospital.
Taupō Area Manager road policing Senior Sergeant Fane Troy said investigators would like to hear from witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage that may have captured the crash, or the events prior.
Troy said investigators are specifically looking for footage of an orange Toyota Yaris which was travelling in the Tīrau area between 3pm and 3.30pm yesterday.
“Inquiries into the crash are ongoing, and at this stage police are not in a position to release the name of the person who sadly died.”
Police thanked motorists for their cooperation and patience during the SH5 road closure as it was “important for us to conduct scene examinations and gather all the information we can”.
