Police seek witnesses after fatal boat and trailer crash

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 16 Jul 2025, 3:44pm

One person died on State Highway 3 south of Te Kūiti last Friday when a vehicle was struck by a boat and trailer unit. The unit had detached from an oncoming vehicle during a period of heavy rain. Police are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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1. StuffWed 16 Jul 2025, 2:53pm

   Witnesses sought after boat disconnects from SUV on state highway, killing one (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesWed 16 Jul 2025, 3:00pm

   Police seek witnesses after fatal Te Kuiti boat trailer crash (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 3:44pm

   Police seek information about fatal crash near Te Kūiti last Friday (opens in new tab)