The driver of a truck which crashed into the Waihohonu Stream from SH1 Desert Road yesterday morning can now be identified as 51-year-old Dave Budge from Porirua, who was known to friends and family as Budgie.
SH1 was re-opened shortly before 9pm last night following a significant search and recovery operation. The truck will be examined over the coming days and an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256.