Appeal over death

Northland Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash involving a cyclist in early October. The crash happened at the intersection of Pataua North Rd and Parkes Rd, Whareora, around 9.30am on October 13. A 73-year-old man died in hospital on October 25 as a result of his injuries. There appeared to be no suspicious circumstances, a police spokesperson said, but police were trying to piece together events leading to the crash. Two women in white and grey vehicles and a man in a vehicle towing a trailer were believed to have witnessed the incident. Police asked anyone who could assist to phone 105, quoting file number 221025/8245. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.