Witnesses sought to fatal Mt Maunganui crash between scooter rider and truck

May 3, 2018

Totara St is closed, with diversions in place, while Police Serious Crash Unit investigates.

Bay of Plenty police are seeking witnesses to a fatal crash in Mt Maunganui in early April which saw a scooter rider killed.

Police say the crash involved a truck and trailer unit and a scooter and occurred on Totara Street at around 9.30am on April 7.

The scooter rider, Kevin William Akroyd, 74, was killed in the crash.

Police are appealing for people who witnessed the crash but haven't yet spoken to them to come forward.

If you witnessed the crash but haven't spoken with Police, they urge them to call them on 07 5774302 or you can share information confidentially by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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