Tuesday, 22 November 2016 - 4:46pm |
Bay of Plenty

Fatal crash in Tauranga - Update

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Following the fatal crash between a truck and a cyclist this afternoon, Police can confirm the deceased cyclist was a 71 year-old woman.

The crash occurred at approximately 12:15pm at the intersection of Mirrielees Road and Te Awanui Drive in Tauranga.

It is believe the woman was American and had been a passenger on a visiting cruise ship.

The Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit and the Police Serious Crash Unit are investigating.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre