Tuesday, 21 June 2011 - 10:52am |
National News

Otara crash victim's name released

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Police can confirm that the 19 year-old male who died following a fatal crash in Otara last Friday night is 19 year-old Swaizee Williams from Mount Wellington.

Mr Williams died when the van he was driving swerved onto the wrong side of the road on Jarvis Way in Otara at about 8.45pm and collided with a parked trailer.

Mr Williams suffered fatal injuries and the four other passengers in the van received minor injuries.

The Serious Crash Investigation Unit is conducting an investigation into the crash and seek information from any witnesses they have not already spoken to. If you have any information please contact them on 09 261 1310.