Following the fatal crash between a truck and a cyclist this afternoon, Police can confirm the deceased cyclist was a 71 year-old woman.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:15pm at the intersection of Mirrielees Road and Te Awanui Drive in Tauranga.
It is believe the woman was American and had been a passenger on a visiting cruise ship.
The Commercial Vehicle Investigation Unit and the Police Serious Crash Unit are investigating.
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Issued by Police Media Centre