NZ police release name over fatal crash, West Plains, Southland

Police are now able to release the name of the woman who died following a crash in which her vehicle went into the Oreti River on Thursday 28 July.

She was 17-year-old Kaia Hamilton of Southland.

Police extend our condolences to her family and friends.

An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.