Police can now name the man who died following a crash between a car and a truck in Eskdale, north of Napier, on Thursday 14 February.?
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He was 36-year-old Scott Michael Faulkner of Hastings.
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Police extend our sympathies and sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.
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Victim Support are providing assistance to both Mr Faulkner’s family and a truck driver involved in the crash. The truck driver was not injured.?
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Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.?
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Police would like to hear from anyone travelling on State Highway 5 between Taupo and Napier on Thursday 14 February, who may have seen the crash or the silver Mitsubishi station wagon driven by Mr Faulkner.
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They should contact Detective Sergeant Daryl Moore, at Hastings Police on 06 831 0700
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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