Workplace accident victim named

Christchurch Police have released the identity of the man killed in a workplace accident in Hornby yesterday [Monday 12 September].

He was Neville Raymond SUTHERLAND, a 30 year old male formerly of Kurow, resident in Christchurch.

He was employed as a driver for Charter Transport.

The matter is being investigated by The Labour Department and Police. No further comment will be made until the conclusion of the investigations.