Tragic Accident Claims Life on State Highway 1Tragic Accident Claims Life on State Highway 1 The Marlborough Police have identified the victim of a fatal truck accident on State Highway 1 last Thursday. Benjamin William Foster, a 33-year-old Blenheim resident, lost his life in the collision. The accident occurred near Tuamarina, involving two trucks. One driver, Foster, died at the scene, while the other was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. According to police, Foster was the sole occupant of his truck, and the other driver was also alone in their vehicle. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The tragic incident has left the community mourning the loss of Foster, a cherished member of the Blenheim community. Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information about the accident to come forward. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
Police have released the name of the driver who died in a crash involving two trucks in Marlborough.
It was Benjamin William Foster, 33, from Blenheim.
The accident happened last Thursday on State Highway 1, near the town of Tuamarina.
“Unfortunately, one of the drivers involved died on the spot,” a police spokesperson said at the time.
The other was taken to hospital in critical condition.
They were the only occupants of the vehicles.
Police said today that the investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
