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2nd fatal crash in Nelson in 24 hours

Saturday 12 September 2009, 10:37PM

By New Zealand Police

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NELSON

A second fatal accident in 24hrs has kept Nelson Police busy stated Senior Sergeant Stu Koefoed.

Today's fatal accident occurred at 5.30pm on Maitai Valley Road when a Ford Falcon utility driven by an, as yet unidentified youth, lost control at high speed, slid down a bank and collided with a large tree on the Maitai river bank killing the young driver and injuring a passenger.

The road was closed for some time due to difficulties removing the vehicle and deceased. Police Serious Crash and Investigators are conducting a scene examination and undertaking enquiries in relation to this crash Senior Sergeant Koefoed said.

A large number of witnesses have been spoken to but Police would still like to hear from anyone who may have seen the orange Falcon utility driving in the Maitai area before the crash. Witnesses are asked to contact Nelson Police on 03-5463840.