Police and emergency services are in attendance at a fatal crash in Duntroon, Waitaki.
The crash is believed to have occurred at about 11pm last night and involved a vehicle which had been travelling on the Tokarahi Duntroon Road, leaving the road, and falling down a steep gully. The vehicle was discovered early this morning.
The 47 year old male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died as a result of the crash. His name will be released once next of kin have been advised.
A Police Serious Crash Investigation has commenced into the cause of the crash.
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Released by Senior Sergeant Darryl Lennane, Southern Police