One person has died following a crash involving a car and a truck at the intersection of Wither and Howick roads in Blenheim on Friday morning.
Emergency services were called to the intersection about 10.55am, and the person died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has been examining the crash site and inquiries into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing.
Police are now appealing for a cyclist who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
CCTV footage from the area captured a cyclist travelling in the same direction as the truck on Wither Rd shortly before the crash. Investigators believe the cyclist may have seen the truck passing by, or may have witnessed or heard the crash.
Anyone who recognises the cyclist, or who has information that could assist the investigation, is urged to contact police via 105, either by phone or online, quoting file number 261023/6252.
