Home / New ZealandMen killed in New Plymouth crash namedNZME.26 Apr, 2015 02:31 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditFile photo / NZ HeraldFile photo / NZ HeraldA Nepalese driver and a local man were killed when a car collided with a pedestrian in New Plymouth yesterday.The local man killed in the crash on Frankley Rd was Ronald Victor McMillan. He was 67 and was from New Plymouth. The driver was Alekh Acharya, a 22 year-old Nepalese national who lived in New Zealand. Nobody else was in the car with Mr Acharya. Police said it seemed speed was a factor in the crash but investigations were continuing.The crash happened about 4pm yesterday.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."Officers have spoken with a number of witnesses and encourage anyone else that saw the crash or has any other information to contact the New Plymouth Police on (06) 759 5500," police said in a statement.The deaths have been referred to the coroner.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandPremiumOpinionMark ListerHow 2026 could play out for your mortgage, investments and the election11 Jan 03:00 PMNew ZealandHigh temperatures to persist across NZ on Monday with some showers11 Jan 08:58 AMNew ZealandFire breaks out at Auckland's NZ Badminton Centre11 Jan 07:29 AMSponsoredThe Bay’s secret advantage07 Dec 09:54 PMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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