Source: New Zealand Police
Police are seeking witnesses to a serious crash in Kaikohe this afternoon, which has resulted in the death of a child.
Emergency services responded to the two-car crash at the intersection of Hillcrest and Orrs Roads just after midday.
Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy, from Far North CIB, says a family was travelling in one of the vehicles at the time.
“In that vehicle multiple occupants were injured and sadly, a child has lost her life as a result of this crash,” Detective Senior Sergeant Christan Fouhy says.
“I’m unable to confirm further details about the girl at this very early stage.
“This is a devastating incident for the whānau involved.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Fouhy says the two occupants of the second vehicle involved fled on foot from the crash scene.
“Attending Police staff located who they believe to be the driver, in the nearby area, shortly afterward. The second male was located soon after this.”
Far North CIB are seeking information from the public about this afternoon’s crash.
“Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash, or any movements of the vehicles in the lead up to the crash,” Detective Senior Sergeant Fouhy says.
“We are particularly interested in sightings of a white Toyota Mark X being driven erratically on Orrs Road, or the wider Kaikohe area prior to the crash.”
If you have information, please update Police online now or call 105 using the reference number 250806/2057.
ENDS.
Jarred Williamson/NZ Police
