Train crash victim named

In the early hours of Sunday morning a 19 year old local man was struck and killed by a North Bound Kiwi Rail Train, in Hinds.

The Deceased name is Daniel Genet, (19 yrs) of Hinds.

Initial enquires lead the Police to believe that Mr Genet was lying beside the rail track, and was struck as the train passed through Hinds.

The matter has been referred to the Coroner.