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Police Appeal for Information Following Serious Two-Vehicle Crash in Toko

Police Appeal for Information Following Serious Two-Vehicle Crash in Toko
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Taranaki Media

10 June 2026

Police AppealAccidents Toko
Taranaki Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious two-vehicle crash on State Highway 43 in Toko that left one person critically injured.

Please help spread the word - Taranaki Police are investigating a serious crash in Toko and are appealing to the public for information to assist enquiries.

Police were called to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 43 near the intersection of Skinner Road at around 6pm on Monday 8 June.

One person remains in hospital with serious injuries as a result of the crash.

Police are seeking information from anyone who saw a black 2005 Mazda Tribute station wagon or a white 2002 Holden Barina (the ones pictured here are indicative only - not the actual vehicles) travelling in or around Stratford, or along State Highway 43 around the time of the crash.

Police are also seeking any CCTV or dashcam footage covering State Highway 43, and would like to speak to anybody who witnessed the crash who has not yet spoken with Police.

If you have any information, please contact Police via their 105 service, either over the phone or online.

Please reference the file number 260609/9487.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers 0800555111.

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The victim, Phoebe, was rushed to Wellington Hospital and is currently in a coma fighting for her life. Family friends have setup a Givealittle page (linked in the comments below) to support her family during this difficult time. Please consider supporting if you can, and help spread the word.

Taranaki Police Toko Crash State Highway 43 Witness Appeal Stratford

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