# Fatal crash, Arapaepae South Rd, SH 57, Levin

Date: 25 Sep 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

New Zealand Police say a person died after a truck and car collided on State Highway 57 at Levin about 6.50am Thursday. The car driver died at the scene, and the collision occurred between Tararua Road and Meadowvale Road. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

## Original release

Police can confirm a person has died following yesterday’s crash on State Highway 57 yesterday, at Levin. The collision, involving a truck and car, was reported about 6.50am on Thursday and happened between Tararua Road and Meadowvale Road. Sadly, the driver of the car died at the scene and Police are now providing support to their next of kin. Enquiries into the crash are ongoing. ENDS Issued by the Police Media Centre

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 25 Sep 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Subject country/region: National (New Zealand)
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-arapaepae-south-rd-sh-57-levin
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr01024-fatal-crash-arapaepae-south-rd-sh-57-levin-25092026.html

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