Orewa crash victim named

The woman who died after being hit while trying to warn motorists about an accident on State Highway 1 has been named as Medelina Muir.

The 61-year-old Kaiwaka woman was travelling north when the car in front of her was involved in a minor nose-to-tail accident at the Pohuehue Viaduct, just north of Orewa.

The driver of that car was known to her and she stopped to go and help.

"At this stage it appears she crossed the road to warn oncoming traffic, but was struck by a motorcycle that came around the corner."

"Sadly she was not able to be revived and died at the scene."

The Waitemata Police Serious Crash Unit is investigating and it is not yet known whether any charges will be laid.

The driver of the motorbike will be spoken to through the course of the serious crash inquiry, which will take several weeks.

Mrs Muir's family have asked for privacy.

They are being supported by Police and Victim Support.

 

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