Confirmation of fatality, name release, Mahana

Source: New Zealand Police

Police can confirm that a man died in Nelson Hospital yesterday [20 August] following a crash last week.

The crash on 13 August was on the Coastal Highway, Mahana.

The man was 71-year-old Richard Marris from Nelson.

Police extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time.

Enquiries into the crash are ongoing.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre