Bay of Plenty Police are seeking witnesses to yesterday’s serious crash between Baypark and Welcome Bay, Tauranga.

The crash which claimed the lives of two people and seriously injured another, happened at 4.15pm police said in a media release tonight.

Traffic backed up during yesterday’s crash. Photo: Supplied.

Police say a blue Nissan travelling south has struck three pedestrians who were attempting to change a flat tyre on a White SUV.  There was a second white Ford station wagon parked in front of the SUV.

Sadly two of the pedestrians have died with the third currently in Tauranga Hospital with serious injuries.

Police are seeking information particularly in relation to the two white vehicles parked on the roadside prior to the crash.

If you have seen these vehicles or  may have seen the blue Nissan driving in the Mount Maunganui area please contact Senior Constable Paul Gunner at Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300. 

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers line 0800 555 111

At this time Police want to remind people while the majority of drivers take their road user responsibilities seriously, the crashes and loss of life clearly demonstrate when a mistake is made the consequences are devastating and far reaching.

Police wish to extend their sympathies to the families of those involved in yesterday’s crash and urge all drivers to drive to the conditions and comply with the road rules; they are designed to keep everyone safe.