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Person who died in 'Forgotten Highway' crash a visitor from US

By 1News Reporters
March 16, 2024

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Police have released the name of the person who died in a crash on the 'Forgotten Highway' in Stratford last month.

She was Tanya Helene Procer, 67, a visitor from the United States.

Emergency services found the deceased person in a vehicle "submerged in a waterway" beside State Highway 43, in Tangarakau Gorge on February 20.

"Police extend our condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time," a spokesperson said.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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