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Police seek driver over motorcyclist's death in Hastings crash

By 1News Reporters

February 5, 2024

(Source: 1News)

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a crash in Hastings late last month left a motorcyclist dead.

The crash occurred on January 28 at about 9.30am on State Highway 2, at the intersection with Colin White Rd in Te Hauke.

The motorcyclist died in hospital days later.

"Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash," a spokesperson said. "Especially the driver of the silver Ford Falcon XR6, as we believe they may have critical information that could assist the investigation."

Anyone with information was urged to call 105 or to fill in an online report.

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