Saturday, 19 September 2009 - 11:34am |
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Cyclist killed in road crash

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A cyclist has been killed in a road crash in Te Horo.

The crash happened at 4.48pm on Friday, 18 September when a cyclist travelling north on State Highway One into Te Horo, in the cycle lane, was hit from behind by Mazda station wagon travelling in the same direction.

The cyclist, a 46-year-old Otaki man, Frank Van Kampen died.

The 70-year-old female driver of station wagon failed a breath test.

Her licence has been suspended and she will face charges in court when the serious crash investigation is complete.

Media enquiries should be referred to Sgt Noel Bigwood of Otaki Police on 06 364 7366.