The Bay of Plenty serious crash unit is currently investigating a fatal crash which occurred in Whakatane on Saturday the 7th of May at 12:30pm.
The crash involved a 93-year¨Cold woman who was riding a mobility scooter on the footpath, at the same time a vehicle was exiting a driveway of a residential property on Tuhoe Avenue.
The 93-year-old was knocked off her scooter and taken to Whakatane hospital.
Unfortunately the rider passed away from injuries sustained in the crash.? Police extend their sympathies to the deceased¡¯s family.
The name of the deceased will be released once next-of-kin have been advised.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact the Whakatane Police station on (07) 308 5255.
This serves as a reminder for all drivers that when exiting driveways to ensure the path is clear before reversing.
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Issued by Public Affairs PNHQ