Mokai Crash Victim Named

The 29 year old man who was struck while walking along Forest Road, Mokai, on Tuesday night died in Waikato Hospital on Saturday as a result of injuries received.

He has been named as Wairangi Luke Maika of Forest Road, Mokai.

The investigation into the circumstances of the crash continues including the movements of Mr Maika prior to the crash on the 6th December 2011.

Anyone with information can contact Constable Tina Mitchell-Ellis at the Taupö Police Station on (07) 378 6060.

Please note: media coverage reporting this incident as a hit-and-run is incorrect.