Home / New ZealandPolice name man killed in crash south of PutaruruNZ Herald31 Mar, 2017 11:10 PMQuick 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/XLinkedInRedditThe fatal crash on SH1 was 5km south of Putaruru. Image/GoogleMapsThe fatal crash on SH1 was 5km south of Putaruru. Image/GoogleMapsPolice have named the man killed when a vehicle rolled on State Highway 1 yesterday as Gamini Vithanage.The 56-year-old from Putaruru was approximately 5km south of the south Waikato town when the accident happened.Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. Police earlier said two cars crashed head-on about 6pm and one driver died at the scene. The second driver, also male, received moderate injuries and was taken to hospital.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME."All road deaths are a tragedy and while the investigation is still in the early stages all motorists are reminded to only drive when they are well rested, to avoid distractions and to drive to the conditions," Senior Sergeant Fane Troy said.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand'The rain was absolutely deafening': Northland communities praised for resilience as more heavy rain looms19 Jan 01:21 AMNew ZealandThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so far19 Jan 01:15 AMNew ZealandCats kill millions of birds a year in New Zealand19 Jan 12:56 AMSponsoredDiscover Australia with AAT Kings’ easy-going guided holidays 15 Jan 12:33 AMAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
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