Filipino father identified as victim in fatal Penrose crash

Monday 17 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8:02pm

Jesan Tampus, 48, was killed on Sunday when a vehicle allegedly fleeing police crashed into two cars on Great South Road in Penrose. Mr Tampus had moved to New Zealand for work to support his family in the Philippines. A Critical Incident Investigation and an Independent Police Conduct Authority review have been launched.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 17 Mar 2025, 12:05pm

   Penrose crash victim a Filipino dad making new life for family, says community leader (opens in new tab)

   • Fatal Penrose crash: Jesan Tampus, 48, identified as man killed after driver evading police crossed centre line (opens in new tab) Mon 17 Mar 2025, 8:02pm
2. StuffMon 17 Mar 2025, 12:58pm

   Driver killed in Auckland crash was Filipino dad setting up new life for family (opens in new tab)