Teenager identified following fatal 4WD crash on Tokerau Beach

Saturday 22 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 22 Nov 2025, 9:09am

Police have named 17-year-old Samuel James Herdman of Pukenui, who died after a single-vehicle crash last Friday. The incident occurred when a four-wheel-drive vehicle rolled on the sand near the Karikari Peninsula. The teenager's identity was released by authorities on Saturday morning.

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1. StuffSat 22 Nov 2025, 8:38am

   Teen who died after 4WD rolled in Far North identified (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSat 22 Nov 2025, 8:39am

   Police name teen killed in Tokerau Beach crash (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSat 22 Nov 2025, 9:09am

   Teen who died in Far North 4WD crash on Tokerau Beach named (opens in new tab)