Police seek witnesses after fatal Mercedes crash near Tapapa

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 1:30pm

One person died on Monday morning after a black Mercedes hit a tree and caught fire on State Highway 5 near Tapapa. Police are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage, or CCTV to assist with their investigation into the crash.

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1. StuffTue 2 Dec 2025, 11:12am

   Police seek witnesses to fatal crash on State Highway 5 near Tapapa (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesTue 2 Dec 2025, 1:30pm

   In Brief: Witnesses to fatal South Waikato crash sought (opens in new tab)