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Dashcam footage sought over serious crash

Author
Bay of Plenty Times,
Publish Date
Wed, 3 Jun 2026, 1:16pm
Police investigating a serious crash in Whangamatā want to hear from witnesses. Photo / NZME
Police investigating a serious crash in Whangamatā want to hear from witnesses. Photo / NZME

Dashcam footage sought over serious crash

Author
Bay of Plenty Times,
Publish Date
Wed, 3 Jun 2026, 1:16pm

Police investigating a crash that left two people injured are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage.

On Sunday, May 31, about 3.50pm, police were called to a single vehicle crash, where a car hit a tree on Tairua Rd, Whangamatā.

Two people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries.

Sergeant Scott Tyrrell said Tairua Rd was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination and it reopened about 11.10pm.

Tyrrell said police wanted to speak to witnesses.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the manner of driving of a black Toyota Aurion, or any concerning driving behaviour of another vehicle, in the Tairua Rd area between 3pm and 3.50pm on Sunday, May 31.”

People with information about the crash, the manner of driving of the Toyota or another vehicle, or anyone who has dashcam footage of either, are asked to contact 105, either online or over the phone, and reference file number: 260602/7611.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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