Fatal Wānaka crash: Cyclist was a tourist travelling on wrong side of the road, not wearing a helmet
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
Police confirm he was a 25-year-old man from Japan.
Witness says the victim was not wearing a helmet.
The crash was reported shortly before 6pm.
Chantelle Baker claimed her 8-month-old baby was sleeping in the back seat.
Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.
“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”
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“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
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Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
Traffic is backed up for several kilometres approaching the crash site.
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'Long delays' for motorists and traffic is backed for nearly 10km.
The three right eastbound lanes have been forced to close.
The crash brings the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
The Serious Crash Unit examined the accident scene earlier today.
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A secound person suffered serious injuries.
'The person was transported to Waikato Hospital where, sadly, they have died.'
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.
'We treated and transported one patient to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.'
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The bodies are still warm, says truckie of victims he's pulled from crashed vehicles.
The person was hit on Monday night, critically injured, died in hospital today.
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
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