Driver faces 11 charges after serious State Highway 5 crash

Monday 24 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 24 Mar 2025, 5:17pm

A 57-year-old woman appeared in Tauranga court facing 11 charges following a serious crash on State Highway 5 in Rangataiki. The collision involved an SUV and a van carrying Canadian junior hockey players, resulting in 12 injuries.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 24 Mar 2025, 5:03pm

   SH5 crash: Driver appears in Tauranga court facing 11 charges (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 24 Mar 2025, 5:17pm

   Police seek driver overtaken by van before SH5 crash that left 12 people injured (opens in new tab)