Police advise that the truck-driver involved in the fatal crash at Patea on Thursday 25th of February has been found deceased at his home.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
The family have requested privacy in relation to this tragic incident and expressly request that their privacy be respected. They have advised that they do not want to be contacted by any media.
We ask that you respect this request and allow them to grieve.
We refer media to the recent Press Council ruling on next-of-kin privacy matters.
Issued by PNHQ Media Team