An elderly cyclist has died after a car crash in Taupo
yesterday.
Taupo police said the crash, between a car and the cyclist,
happened about 4.20pm on Tamamutu St.
Both the car and the cyclist were travelling east on Tamamutu
St.
Police said initial investigations indicated the cyclist has
made to turn right and crossed the path of the car.
"The cyclist an elderly male who resided in Taupo, sustained
serious head and leg injuries resulting in him being taken to
Taupo Hospital where he died later that afternoon."
The driver, who was the sole occupant in the car, was not
injured.
Investigations into the crash are continuing and anyone with
any information about the incident should contact Taupo
police on (07) 378 6060.
- The Daily Post
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