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Name release: Fatal crash, Westland

Name release: Fatal crash, Westland

Source: New Zealand Police

Police can now name the man who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 6 in Westland on Friday 26 June.

He was Bruce Robert Wilkins, 34, from Christchurch.

Police extend our deepest condolences to Bruce’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/30/name-release-fatal-crash-westland/