Fatal Crash
NZ Police CommCens Alert 12:50 25-12-2007 Waitemata
Location of incident: Warkworth
Incident Type: Fatal Crash
Police and emergency services are trying to expedite the reopening of SH1 south of Warkworth following a fatal crash.
A car left the road at the intersection with Toovey Road, 2kms south of the township and indications are that the 80
year old male driver may have suffered a heart attack leading to the incident. The woman passenger in the vehicle,
believed to be the man's wife, was uninjured and is being taken to be with relatives.
An off-duty police member witnessed the crash and was able to immediately begin CPR. This was continued upon the arrival
of ambulance staff to no avail.
The only available diversions take traffic some considerable way away from the main highway and steps are being taken to
have lanes open by 2.00pm.
Issued By: Inspector Ian Brooker
ENDS