Name release - fatal crash in Otorohanga

Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 12:13 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Police can now name the two people killed in a crash on SH3 south of Otorohanga on Saturday 10 February.

They were Albertus Koopen, 80, of Otorohanga and Richard Rauwhero, 45, of Taumarunui.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.

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