Nelson police are still investigating a crash on the Coastal Highway earlier this month. Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller
Nelson police investigating a crash on the Coastal Highway earlier this month are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the incident.
A police spokesperson said emergency services responded to a two-vehicle crash near the O'Conner Creek Bridge, at around 3.10pm on 7 January.
One person was seriously injured in the crash, and later died in hospital on 10 January.
Police had spoken to a number of witnesses already but would still like to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash, or saw a silver Toyota hatchback travelling towards Richmond on or around the Coastal Highway between 2.50pm and 3.10pm on 7 January.
Anyone with information that could help their enquiries is urged to update police online now or by phone on 105 with the reference number 250113/2691.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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