Tokoroa man named as victim of Kinleith crash

Sunday, 21 June 2026

Police have named the victim of a single-vehicle crash in Kinleith on Thursday 17 June.

29-year-old Benjamin Eric Russell, of Tokoroa, died following a crash on Kauri Road.

He was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was found dead at the scene.

Police say their “thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time”.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.