Names released for two people killed in Temuka vehicle crash

Monday 27 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Jan 2025, 1:25pm

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Police have identified Benjamin Joseph Downes, 32, and Shakana Ackroyd, 19, who died following a two-vehicle crash on Milford Clandeboye Road. Mr Downes died at the scene on Wednesday, while Ms Ackroyd died in hospital on Friday. Both individuals were from Temuka.

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