Police appeal for witnesses to bus crash near Auckland Airport that killed two pedestrians

May 8, 2018

A pair of pedestrians were crossing the road when they were struck by the bus at 7pm last night.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a crash in South Auckland where two pedestrians died after being struck by an airport bus just over three weeks ago.

Taylor Charles King, aged 23, from Papatoetoe and 34-year-old Jeremy Tokotai Kaukasi died after the crash on Puhinui Road in Papatoetoe at about 6.50pm on Saturday April 14.

The two men were crossing the road at the time.

Police say they believe there were passengers who were on board the airport 380 bus at the time and they would like to speak to those people and any others who may have witnessed the crash.

Anyone who saw what happened or has any information that could help the police investigation is being asked to contact Constable Manvir Sadhra from Serious Crash Unit on (09) 261 1328.

Alternatively, information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The deaths have been referred to the coroner.

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