Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2013 13:02:44 GMT 10
Title: Police confirm Australian solder killed in Burnham crash
5:22pm - 16th February 2013
Christchurch Police have confirmed that the man killed after being struck by a truck and trailer on SH1 near Burnham early this morning was an Australian soldier.
The name of the deceased is not currently available.
Police say the man was struck at around 12.30am today [Saturday 16 February] by a truck and trailer unit travelling north on SH1, north of the intersection with Aylesbury Road and Burnham Road.
The man is believed to have been walking on SH1. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have interviewed the driver of the truck and trailer. Investigations into the crash are continuing but Rolleston Police say initial indications are that the death was accidental.
ENDS
Media contact: Stephen Hill, Canterbury District Communications Manager, 027 4363701
Please view the full news release online at:
www.police.govt.nz/news/release/34303.html
Title: Name of deceased Australian soldier released
3:33pm - 21st February 2013
Christchurch Police have released the name of the Australian soldier who died after being struck by a truck and trailer on SH1 near Burnham on Saturday 16 February.
He was Duncan John Orr, aged 31, a resident of Victoria, Australia.
Police enquiries into the fatality are continuing.
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Please view the full news release online at:
www.police.govt.nz/news/release/34354.html
