Truck driver dies after hitting parked car in Putāruru

Friday 16 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 16 May 2025, 9:41am

A truck driver has died after hitting a parked car on State Highway 1 in Putāruru. Emergency services were called to the scene near the Sholson Street intersection just after 7am Friday. Police report the driver was unresponsive and could not be revived.

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1. RNZFri 16 May 2025, 9:26am

   Truck driver dies after hitting parked car in Putāruru, Waikato (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesFri 16 May 2025, 9:41am

   One person dead after Putāruru crash (opens in new tab)