Tuesday, 20 July 2010 - 2:55pm |
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Southern motorway fatal crash outcome

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A fatal crash on Auckland's Southern Motorway earlier this year in which a truck lost a wheel and struck a bus travelling in the opposite direction has been referred to the Department of Labour for follow up.

Sergeant Stu Kearns, Auckland Serious Crash Unit, said police has fully investigated the crash in which 24-year-old Xuan Lam, a front seat passenger on the bus, was critically injured and died.

The crash happened on 14 January at Otahuhu when a southbound truck lost a wheel which crossed over into the northbound lanes hitting the bus.

"This was a complex and robust investigation in which a young man tragically died," Sergeant Kearns said. "The circumstances of the crash have been carefully considered and we have referred the case to the Department of Labour."

Sergeant Kearns said the fatality will also be referred to the Coroner.

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Media contact:
Sergeant Stu Kearns
Serious Crash Unit
09 481 0780