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Road crash victim named

Friday 7 May 2010, 2:23PM

By New Zealand Police

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OPUNAKE

A man killed in a road crash in Opunake last night has been named as 63-year-old John Richard Miller from Opunake.

The crash happened around 3.40pm on SH45 north of the Opunake township. A Toyota people mover travelling south lost control on a moderate right-hand bend. It crossed the road, rolling over and hit a fence.

An 87-year-old woman injured in the crash is in a stable condition in Taranaki Base Hospital.

Serious Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the crash.

Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 06 351 2546 or 027 234 8256.