Source: New Zealand Police
One person has died following a crash on Poihipi Road, Wairakei yesterday evening.
Police were alerted to the single vehicle crash at 7.25pm.
The driver was the sole occupant of the car, which collided with a tree.
The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/06/01/fatal-crash-poihipi-road-wairakei/