The driver of a ute involved in a collision with a tractor has died almost a week later from his injuries. A passenger in the ute received minor injuries while the tractor driver was not hurt. Constable Paul Evatt, of the Counties Manukau Serious Crash Unit, confirmed this afternoon the driver of the ute had died in hospital. A black Nissan Patrol ute and a John Deere sprayer tractor collided on River Rd near Port Waikato bridge, close to the South Auckland settlement of Tuakau on Tuesday last week. Police still want to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash, which occurred about midday, Mr Evatt said.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 27, 2016 07:45 UTC