Ocean Heke, known as Lovey, who was killed by drunk driver Broc Kawhena on March 3, last year. He admitted causing her death in court today. Photo/File
Ocean Heke, known as Lovey, who was killed by drunk driver Broc Kawhena on March 3, last year. He admitted causing her death in court today. Photo/File
Te Kuiti man Broc Kawhena has admitted driving drunk and causing the death of 17-year-old Ocean Heke.
It's nearly a year since the bubbly teenager' died on the side of State Highway 3 near Otorohanga.
Kawhena made a brief appearance in the High Court at Hamilton today and pleaded guiltyto a charge of being in charge of a transport service vehicle while under the influence of drink causing death on April 3, last year.
Broc Kawhena, 21, leaves the Hamilton District Court after an earlier appearance. Photo/File
He had also faced the more serious charge of manslaughter, but today he admitted the lesser charge. The manslaughter charge will be withdrawn.