# Appeal for information following fatal crash, Te Puke

Date: 11 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal one-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway near Rangiuru Road at about 10.50am on 10 October. Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown said a white 2005 Toyota Caldina crashed after being driven down Brown Road at high speed. Anyone who saw the car beforehand, or has dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact 105 quoting file number 261010/7623.

## Original release

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown: Police are appealing to the public for information following a fatal one-vehicle crash on Te Puke Highway yesterday. At about 10.50am a white 2005 Toyota Caldina crashed near the intersection of Te Puke Highway and Rangiuru Road after being driven down Brown Road at high speed. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash or saw the white Toyota Caldina travelling on Brown Road or the surrounding area in the moments before 10.50am. Police would also appreciate being able to review any dashcam or CCTV footage you may have of the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report", or by calling 105, quoting file number 261010/7623. Information can also be provided anonymously through on 0800 555 111.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 11 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand
- Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/appeal-information-following-fatal-crash-te-puke
- MediaRelease.co URL: https://mediarelease.co/nz/mr01861-appeal-for-information-following-fatal-crash-te-puke-11102026.html

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