# Fatal crash, SH2, Tauranga

Date: 5 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

One person has died after a single-vehicle motorbike crash on Takitimu Drive in Tauranga this morning. Police were called about 11.15am. The Serious Crash Unit examined the scene; the road has since reopened while enquiries continue.

## Original release

Police can confirm one person has died following a serious crash in Tauranga this morning. About 11.15am Police were called to a single vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Takitimu Drive. Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene. The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, however has since reopened. Police's enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 5 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-sh2-tauranga
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr01214-fatal-crash-sh2-tauranga-05102026.html

Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatal-crash-sh2-tauranga
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