Source: New Zealand Police
Attribute to Detective Sergeant Harry Hodgson, Waikato Police:
Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen a ute prior to a fatal crash on State Highway 3 near Ōtorohanga on Sunday 1 November.
At around 1.05pm, a black 2005 Holden Crewman ute, was travelling north on SH3 on the straight section of road between Ireland Road and Spicer Road.
The vehicle subsequently crossed into the oncoming lane and crashed into a bank, resulting in a fatality.
As part of ongoing enquiries, Police would like to speak with anyone who saw the vehicle travelling in the area prior to the crash, particularly between Fullerton Road, Waitomo Caves Road (SH37) and SH3.
We are interested in any information relating to the manner of driving, as well as any dashcam footage that may have captured the vehicle travelling in the area around the time of the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police via 105, selecting ‘Update report’ and quoting file number 260111/7295.
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and are working closely with the family to support them as enquiries continue.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/11/03/vehicle-sightings-sought-following-fatal-crash-in-january-near-otorohanga/