Police are appealing for sightings of a vehicle seen near a fatal crash in Pokeno at the weekend.
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A Serious Crash Unit investigation is underway following the death of a person whose car collided with a median strip and a truck on the Southern Motorway near Pokeno, around 4.35am on Sunday (October 23).
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Constable Neil Holyoake, of Counties Manukau Serious Crash Unit, says witnesses reported seeing a dark-coloured hatch back moments before the crash drive alongside, or in convoy with, the car in which the person died.
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The crash occurred in the Southbound lanes between Razorback Rd and Nikau Rd.
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¡°We¡¯re told the dark-coloured hatch back didn¡¯t stop when the collision happened, and we¡¯d like to hear from anyone who may have seen a car matching that description shortly before or after the crash. Ideally we would love to speak to the driver of this vehicle to assist us with our enquiries,¡± says Constable Holyoake.
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People who may have information that can assist with the investigation can contact 09 261 1310 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Kim Chambers / 51½ÖÉä
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