Canterbury Police are now able to name the victim of a fatal two-vehicle crash near the Omihi railway crossing south of Greta Valley on 18 February 2015 as 29 year old Ying-Hua Zhou from China.?
Mr Zhou was the driver and sole occupant of the white car which was reported to have crossed the centre line and collided with a stock truck heading in the opposite direction.? He was on holiday in New Zealand.
The death has been referred to the Coroner.?
A spokesperson for Mr Zhou¡¯s family said? ¡°We are extremely upset and appreciate the huge support from the local Chinese community, the Chinese Consulate and Canterbury Police during this extremely difficult time.¡±
Police investigations into the crash are continuing.
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Issued by:? Lisa-Marie Brooks, District Communications Manager, Canterbury Police District. Mobile:? 021 942 404