Two individuals are facing manslaughter charges following two fatal crashes in the Bay of Plenty last year.
Inspector Logan Marsh, Bay of Plenty road policing manager said in a statement today that investigations into the fatal crashes resulted in the arrests of two men, who are due to reappear before the High Court.
"A 27-year-old man is due to reappear in the High Court at Tauranga on July 3, 2024 in relation to a two-vehicle crash on Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, on Wednesday December 27," Marsh said.
"A 35-year-old man is due to reappear in the High Court at Rotorua in 2026 in relation to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa, on Wednesday, September 17."
Both men were facing charges of manslaughter and driving while under the influence of listed drugs causing injury.
The 27-year-old man also faced charges of dangerous driving causing injury.
Marsh said he "acknowledges the victims’ families during this time", as well as the staff who investigated the crashes.
"These crashes are key examples of why police target the four main behaviours that contribute to crashes which all too often result in fatal and serious injuries – restraints, impairment, distractions, and speed."
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