Foxton Beach residents victims of fatal SH1 motorcycle crash near Levin

Monday, 7 June 2021

The two people killed after a crash between a motorcycle and car on State Highway 1 near Levin have been named as Karen and Franciscus​ Slobbe.​

Police confirmed the pair, aged 59 and 60, respectively, of Foxton Beach, were killed when the motorcycle they were on collided with a car on Wednesday at Manakau.

The crash, between Whakahoro​ and Kuku East roads at about 5.35am, closed SH1 for several hours.

The Slobbes​ died at the scene.

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According to death notices, their funeral is being held on Monday at 11am at the Foxton RSA.

Police said they were continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.