Invercargill Police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal crash that occurred on State Highway 6 near Lochiel on February 25th. The crash resulted in the death of one person and left another in serious condition.
According to authorities, a 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged with two drunk driving related offenses. The suspect is set to appear in Invercargill District Court on March 21st to face the charges.
The incident occurred when a vehicle traveling on State Highway 6 crashed, resulting in the death of one person and leaving another seriously injured. The arrested individual is believed to have been the driver of the vehicle at the time of the crash.
The Invercargill Police have stated that investigations into the incident are ongoing, and that they will continue to work diligently to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the crash.
The community has been deeply affected by the tragic events that occurred on February 25th. Our thoughts go out to those affected by this incident, and we hope that justice will be served in the coming weeks.
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