Fatal Crash Response in Matamata-Piako: NZ Police

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a motorbike in Matamata-Piako yesterday.

Police were alerted to the single-motorbike crash on Morrinsville-Tahuna Road, between Paeroa-Tahuna Road and Quine Road, about 6.45pm.

One person died at the scene, while another rider on the same bike was transported to hospital in a serious condition. Police are providing support to their families.

The Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and the road reopened before midnight.

Enquiries into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

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