|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Police have issued a statement on behalf of the families of those killed in yesterday’s triple-fatal crash near Waiuku.
The sole vehicle involved left Masters Road at around 3.30pm, ending up partially submerged in a creek, and killing an adult and two children.
Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret, said they were aware names and photos of those involved had been published by wider family.
“Police appreciate there is ongoing interest in the crash in Waiuku yesterday afternoon that claimed the lives of three people.”
“The families have asked police to convey a message on their behalf that they are grieving and are coming to terms with this life-altering event. They have indicated they do not wish to make any further comment at this stage.
“They are receiving an overwhelming amount of contact from media, extended family and well-wishers; however, they would like privacy at this difficult time.”
Pirret said police were obliged to adhere to formal processes in place with the Coroner around releasing the identities of those who have died, and police would release this information when in a position to do so.
Pirret said all three occupants were found dead at the scene.
“I would like to acknowledge our local staff who arrived at the location with what was a very confronting scene.
“All emergency services deployed to the scene and worked together to carry out a rescue operation, and we acknowledge their professionalism.”
Police have not named the victims but confirmed that those who died were an adult and two children.
“The Serious Crash Unit now has the task of carrying out a thorough investigation to establish how this occurred,” Pirret said.
“This incident will impact the tight-knit community in Waiuku, and I know people’s thoughts are with the families caught up in this event.”
Anyone who might have information to assist the investigation can update police online now or call 105 using the reference number 250715/829.
