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Men killed in South Island crashes named

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NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Mon, 17 Jan 2022, 2:43pm
Two people have died in separate crashes in the South Island this morning. Photo / NZTA
Two people have died in separate crashes in the South Island this morning. Photo / NZTA

Men killed in South Island crashes named

Author
NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Mon, 17 Jan 2022, 2:43pm

The men killed in separate fatal South Island crashes yesterday have been named. 

Indian national Sikander Pal Singh was killed after a crash with a truck on SH1 in Rolleston at about 7.20am. 

He was driving a light truck at the time. 

"Police's thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones," a spokesperson said. 
 
They said police would be making enquiries in relation to the death on behalf of the coroner. 

Martin Charles Te-Au, of Wānaka, 39, died in a crash on SH6, just south of Wānaka Airport at about 4.20am. 

A spokesperson said he died at the scene and was the only occupant of the vehicle. 

Police also extended their thoughts and sympathies to his family. 

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