60 year old Man Believed to Be Latest Road Fatality

A man in his 60s from Rakiraki is believed to be the country’s latest road fatality victim.

The incident occurred yesterday afternoon along the Kings Road near Ellington, where the victim allegedly lost control of his vehicle, causing it to veer off the road.

He was rushed to Rakiraki Hospital along with two passengers, but was unfortunately pronounced dead on arrival.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death as investigations continue.