Hamilton intersection crash homicide case

The story so far

A 30-year-old woman died in mid-May after a vehicle struck a power pole she was standing next to at the corner of Ohaupo Road and Kahikatea Drive in Melville, Hamilton.^{15, 19, 20 May 2025} Police opened a homicide inquiry, and they believe a gold ute hit the pole.^{15, 19 May 2025} Police asked for witnesses, including a woman in pink who assisted at the scene.^{19 May 2025} The woman was farewelled by the Hamilton community after her death.^{20 May 2025} In June, a 38-year-old man was charged with murder over the death and appeared in Hamilton District Court.^{6 Jun 2025}

Latest

A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder and has appeared in Hamilton District Court.^{6 Jun 2025}

Key moments

1. 15 May 2025Police open homicide inquiry after woman dies in Melville crash.
2. 19 May 2025Police identify gold ute and seek witnesses, including woman in pink.
3. 20 May 2025Hamilton community farewells the woman killed in the crash.
4. 6 Jun 202538-year-old man charged with murder, appears in Hamilton District Court.

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