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 ZealandAmerica's Cup'You can't do it all': Inside Blair Tuke's move into new role for AmCup defence13 May 05:01 AMPremiumNew ZealandBottles, cans, containers, vapes: Man counts 500 pieces of rubbish dumped on 1km of road13 May 05:00 AMNew ZealandWhat raising the retirement age would actually mean13 May 05:00 AMSponsoredThe punch that eggs pack13 May 01:24 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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