Police are appealing for information from the public following a fatal crash on Burnett St.
Police received a report of a crash involving a car and a person in an electric wheelchair on Saturday, July 5 at about 1pm. The person passed away in hospital on July 9.
Ashburton CIB detective sergeant Colin Welsh said police are continuing to ask for the public’s assistance.
‘‘Police are seeking to identify a male who was at the scene of the crash and parked a silver vehicle beside the victim to shield them, as well as help with directing traffic on scene immediately following the crash,’’ he said.
‘‘Enquiries into the crash are continuing, and police continue to receive information from the public, which is being assessed as it comes in.’’
‘‘If you can help us identify that male, or have any information that could further assist our enquiries, please contact police via 105, either over the phone or online.
‘‘Please reference file number 250706/8918.’’
Meanwhile in another police operation, a 54-year-old man was charged with cannabis cultivation after police located a large growing operation in Ashburton. He will appear in the Ashburton District Court on Monday.
A police spokesperson said 608g and 51 packets of cannabis, packed and ready for sale, were found at a house.
Following a tip-off to Crimestoppers, police conducted a search warrant at the address on Tuesday night.
“Having seized that and over $3000 in cash, four rooms used in the operation were dismantled,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
“A 54-year-old man has been charged with cannabis cultivation and supply and will appear at Ashburton District Court on Monday, July 21.
“Police take the damage caused to the community by the illicit drug trade very seriously.
“Seizures such as this, as a result of Crimestoppers information, can reduce the impact of drugs within society.”
To report any criminal behaviour, you can call police directly on 111 or leave information anonymously via Crimestoppers – 0800 555 111.
