Police name man killed in Okoia crash

Wednesday 4 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 4 Jun 2025, 3:28pm

David Hauparoa Hiroti, aged 76, has been identified as the man who died in a two-vehicle crash at Okoia, near Whanganui, on 26 May. Police have offered condolences to the family while investigations into the circumstances of the accident continue.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 4 Jun 2025, 3:10pm

   Police name victim of Okoia crash, inquiries ongoing (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 4 Jun 2025, 3:28pm

   Police identify man killed in fatal crash near Okoia, near Whanganui (opens in new tab)