Police are still working to piece together how the Ford ute they were travelling in collided head-on with a concrete truck on an inner-city street in Invercargill just before 4pm on Friday. A mallet and knife were found in the bedroom where the victim was killed. Scene guards were put at the house overnight and there was an ESR examination of the house. It was a horrific sceneIts a tragedy for any family to have to go through this.. Ahead of the long weekend with Anzac Day on Monday, police urged people to be careful on the roads and specifically monitor their speed. The community will be supporting them and offering as much support as we can. Three of the victims were 16 and one was . Four young men were killed in Friday's two-car crash in central Invercargill. A man was charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. '," Mr Donnelly said. that if anyone else witnessed this incident to contact the Invercargill Police on 03 211 0400. Four teenagers have been killed in a car crash after the ute they were in slammed into a concrete truck in the rain in New Zealand's south.. All four went to the same school and three of them . "If you were on Don St, either on foot or in a vehicle around 12.45am [on Saturday], then we strongly urge you to make contact with the investigation team.". In Invercargill? Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey said police received a report just before 12.45am that two men were injured on Don St, near the Invercargill District Court building. So far the page has raised over $2000, which will go towards Maru's tangihanga. The wreckage has been cleared from the crash site where four teenagers were killed in Invercargill on Queens Drive just before 4pm Friday. Funeral Notices. The resident said he went back inside once police arrived. One man is dead and another is critically injured after a stabbing in Invercargill overnight. A scene guard was in place overnight on Don St and a forensic examination of the area will continue, police said. When Dr Justin Barry-Walsh interviewed Boyle between April and May this year, Boyle finally revealed how the voices he was hearing led him to kill his stepbrother. "Our thoughts are with the grieving families and we have reached out to them. Flowers left by the side of the road in tribute to the crash victims. "Our love and thoughts are with Aleisha at this incredibly difficult and sad time. At the Newcastle St side, a bunch of flowers lay in front of a road closed sign. A postmortem was expected to be carried out today. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. It was the second crash in that area in the past six weeks, she said. Later, while in custody, Boyle assaulted his lawyer, assaulted other custodial staff and removed his own eyeball. 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Nathan Tane, who lives nearby, recalled hearing a "horrific smack" and said he just knew something serious had happened. It had taken psychiatrists a lot of time to change the man's diagnosis despite him having auditory hallucinations since 2016. He was charged with murder after a body was found at a house in Invercargill on December 8, 2019. - NZ Herald and ODT. Police gave a press conference in relation to the crash, which involved a Ford Ranger and a truck carrying concrete, on Queens Dr just before 4pm on Friday. Invercargill detective inspector Stuart Harvey said police received a report just before 12.45am that two men had been injured near the Invercargill District Court building in Don St. "Upon arrival, one man was found unconscious with stab wounds. A woman who climbed on the back of the ute and reached through a broken window to try to save one of the boys had only seconds earlier swerved to avoid colliding with the ute herself. Invercargill businesses owners and workers were shocked and surprised when they arrived at their stores this morning. "As his mum and his family grieve for the loss of their son, we would like to be able to raise some funds in order to ease some financial strain so that his mumma can take some time to be with his brothers and sisters and grieve," a family friend wrote on Givealittle. Today, Joseph Kevin Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother, 19-year-old James Clark, at a High Court hearing in Invercargill. A homicide investigation is under way, Det Insp Harvey said. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. The reports, completed after the flatmate was killed, stated the man either suffered from schizophrenia or schizo affected disorder, rather than just being bipolar. Witnesses noted about 10 police cars were at the scene shortly after the crash. Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt yesterday said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the crash and an alleged stabbing incident early on Saturday which left one man dead and another critically injured. . In his decision, Justice Gerald Nation said both Clark and Boyle were victims. Despite this acknowledgement, Boyle continued to deny it was him who had murdered his brother, he believed he had to kill him in order to release him. Photo: Givealittle. It may not be today or tomorrow or the next day, it could be weeks down the track after the tragedy that it hits them.. Joseph Kevin Boyle was today found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother, 19-year-old James Clark, in December 2019. He said it looked as if the ute had been travelling south on Queens Drive and turned right into the Queens Park parking lot, in the way of the truck that was travelling north. GRAPHIC WARNING: This story includes some violent details. 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At this stage the police were still working through witnesses and Bowman did not want to speculate if anyone else was involved in the incident or if it was gang-related. An off-duty emergency nurse arrived before ambulances and assisted at the scene, he said. He di He asked that if anyone was in the vicinity of Don St around 12.45am, that they come forward with any information. He told the doctor his step-brother's death "was all down to the voices", which he had heard for three days. A family friend of Indaka Rouse, one of four teenagers killed in the crash, said she was heartbroken by the tragedy and has set up a GiveaLittle page for his whanau. Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Avon Rd. Tarpaulins were erected around the crash site and Queens Drive has been closed between St Andrew St and King St overnight. Bowman would not comment on whether the young driver had a licence or not. Indaka Rouse was one of the four teenagers killed in a crash in Invercargill on Friday. Prominent Southlanders are telling of the grief in the community afterfour teenagers from the province were killed in a crash in Invercargill on Friday. A police spokeswoman said they responded to an incident in Avon Rd after receiving calls about 1.30pm but the man died of his injuries. "He really did turn his whole life around for his family when this happened," the page stated. One police officer described the man as looking right through him. Man killed and decapitated flatmate in Invercargill, court told - NZ Herald, Invercargill killing: Accused appears in court - NZ Herald. A police officer patrolling the cordon responded to Stuff questions with none of your business and suggested the reporter leave. Police detective inspector Stuart Harvey said emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash on Queens Drive, near Queens Park. The victims body was found in the bedroom, with police saying he fell from the bed to the floor with a blanket wrapped around him which suggested the attack started quickly. Photo: Supplied / GiveaLittle A homicide investigation is under way after Chad Parekura, of Wellington, was found dead in Don St early on Saturday. Chad Parekura Photo: Supplied / GiveaLittle Parekura, originally from Wellington, was found dead in Don St early on Saturday. An autopsy revealed that the victim suffered multiple sharp and blunt-force injuries, he said. "Probably now, with the whole [Covid-19] restrictions changing, it's a lot more crowded out there, but other than that it hasn't really been too bad," she said. The second man was taken to hospital in a critical condition with similar injuries and underwent surgery. A Metservice spokesperson it was overcast conditions and quite a grey afternoon with showers. "We are saddened by the loss of four young men who had a life of potential ahead of them," Coe said. A community is in mourning following multiple deaths in a crash in Invercargill. The officer found his demeanour weird given the circumstances. Literally no words right now. Its a tragedy and the community are all rallying around them to give them as support as we can Its a sad day for the Bluff community.. "It's actually the thing that's stayed with me the most, the sound of it," he said on Saturday morning. His father was again concerned in late November 2019, when he saw his son going from normal to aggressive. A second person has died on southern roads in as many days. A 25-year-old man who died in a double stabbing in Invercargill at the weekend had "turned his whole life around for his family". He was prescribed lithium and remained stable until 2015, when he had a further psychotic relapse, Justice Nation said. A St John spokeswoman said two ambulances and two management personnel attended. Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the multiple-fatality crash in the city on Friday and the homicide, which happened less than 12 hours later. The four had attended Southland Boys during their schooling, Coe said, but none was a current pupil. "Chad was living and working in the Southland area and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family who never expected to be in this terrible position," Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird . "The police officer asked (the man) 'are you all right? The second man was taken to hospital in a critical condition with similar injuries and underwent surgery. She thought he was fine and smiley and didnt look angry. Last weekend, four people died on New Zealand's roads during the official Easter Weekend holiday road toll period. National. "How many's in the car?" Boyle had been in the care of mental health services since 2010. Photo: Supplied/GiveaLittle. . His brother posted a photograph of them together, captioned: "fly high little bro, I love you so much". Don St was open and the forensic examination of the scene had been completed. A St John spokesperson said it had treated one person at the scene for minor injuries. "Let's get this guy out," she could be heard saying in the footage, posted on social media but since removed. Those things are not expected at all in Invercargill . Today, Joseph Kevin Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder. A man who lived nearby said he heard "a big bang". The hearing took place at the High Court at Invercargill, with the defendant watching the proceedings via audiovisual link. Maru died on April 22 in a head-on collision with a concrete truck on Queens Drive, Invercargill, shortly after 4pm. Another resident said he heard a loud crunching noise at the time of the crash. A friend of Rouse's family has also set up a Givealittle page to raise money to support his mother. Emergency Services at the scene of Fridays crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill. The Serious Crash Unit has been called in to investigate and Harvey said police wanted to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash. A homicide investigation is underway in Invercargill after a man died apparently stabbed to death on Don St in the early hours of Saturday. Invercargill man Morne Kruger died in a motorbike crash in Southland at the weekend. Another friend posted a picture with Parekura captioned: "Leaving way too soon my brother.". On a nearby side street, a young man sat in his car, head in his hands, sobbing. Defence counsel Judith Ablett-Kerr said all three report writers had come to the same conclusion - "That (the man) in their view was probably insane at the time of the death of (his victim)". Flowers have been left at the police cordon surrounding the crash site. Auction House duty manager Awhina Tane said it was quite scary. Email sam.sherwood@stuff.co.nz. - Police 105, event number P050337575, or Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111. Police Investigators at the scene of Fridays fatal crash on Queens Drive, Invercargill, involving two vehicles. The man shot some more, and now it sounded louder. Kyah Kennedy played for many years for the Port Softball Club in Bluff and won the prize for the most valuable player under-17 this season. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. Manslaughter charge in Invercargill assault . A complaint against the former manager of Stadium Southland has been revealed. "Mr Boyle believed his actions were morally correct.". The man's father had done everything he could to bring his son's condition to the attention of those who were assisting him, she said. Moe mai r, Indaka," one person who donated wrote. "He replied 'yeah I'm good thanks' in a really quiet tone which the officer says was really weird given the circumstances.". Police received a report just before 12.45am that two men were injured on Don St near the Invercargill District Court building, Detective Inspector Stuart Harvey said. The teens mother replied rest in love my baby boy. The suspect, 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza, remained at large late Sunday despite a search involving more than 200 police from multiple jurisdictions. Police have named the four boys who died as Konnor Steele, 16, Indaka Rouse, 16, Kyah Kennedy, 16, all from Bluff, and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai, 17, from Invercargill. He was unaware if any of his staff knew the victims and their families. The street should be open in about two hours, he said. A scene guard was in place overnight and a forensic examination of the area will continue today. Nathan Tane says it's the sound of the fatal crash in Invercargill that's stuck with him after multiple people died just metres away from his home on Friday afternoon. "Fly high little brother. She said they were from big, well-known local families. He knew the families involved well and was distantly related to one of the victims. Police arrived to find one man unconscious, with stab wounds. Their mother then wrote, "rest in love baby boy". In January 2017, a court order saw him assessed again after he had paranoid concerns, including believing his father was killing him. Blood splatter belonging to the victim was found on the man's pants, on his hands and on the soles of his shoes. A second man at the scene was taken to hospital with critical injuries. Photo / File Warning: Contains graphic details A man charged with murdering and. The man suffered fatal injuries in what police described as. On one occasion after the tragedy, the defendant punched his lawyer in the head for no reason, at a time when he appeared calm, before having a seizure. The car park was closed but had since. The "devastated" Port Softball Club also took to social media to pay tribute to Kennedy's parents and extended family. Police, fire crews and a St John ambulance were all present. They are well-known families in our community and our hearts are with them. Man killed in Invercargill collision. Police have released the name of the victim of a fatal stabbing in Invercargill yesterday. 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The scene of a stabbing homicide on Don St. One man died at the scene, and another was taken to hospital. Multiple people have been killed in a road crash in central Invercargill - a horror start to the long weekend. We are having a very sad weekend and I feel very much for the families involved and the emergency response officers.. Photo: Toni McDonald, Staffing losses likely without funding boost, Teen 'left in tears' by councillor's alleged remarks, Councillor accused of sexually harassing teen worker, Tramper rescued from Fiordland National Park, Future of the industry in the hands of these chefs, Firefighters battle police in chopper appeal fundraiser, Unlicensed driver pleads guilty to manslaughter, Preferred route determined for Taieri cycle trail. Police today released the names of the four young men. Crown lawyer Riki Donnelly outlined the grisly evidence to Justice Gerald Nation at a hearing in the High Court at Invercargill on Monday. Man dies of injuries in Invercargill tree-felling incident Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Avon Rd. Visit image gallery to purchase the image. "It is very rare to have two such serious events taking place within a day. Family of one of the victims spoke of his death on Facebook. Fashion store Caroline Eve saleswoman Lisa Clark said she was worried about such an incident happening almost in front of where she worked. READ MORE: * US man who killed 5 members of . "Sadly, multiple people died at the scene.". Robyn Edie/Stuff Flowers left at the scene. Nearby resident Anna Gubb said she heard the noise of the crash and thought it sounded like a gas tank exploding. In a statement his team mates say they are devastated, and that he was a one of a kind young man who was now flying with the angels. Its a very sad weekend for the city, and we feel very sad for the people involved including of course the emergency responders, he said. Police said they wanted to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity at the time. Our marae is providing support for the families and we are rallying around them in this very sad moment.". Speaking to the Otago Daily Times this morning, Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said he was "absolutely devastated" by both the multiple-fatality crash in the city yesterday and the homicide this morning. The defendant had suffered significantly since at least 2012 when first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and there was ample evidence to support the opinions of the doctors, she said. Do you know more? Three of the victims were 16, and one was 17. It had been raining in Invercargill on Friday. 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Justice National ordered Boyle be detained indefinitely as a special care patient in a hospital until the Ministry of Health was satisfied he was no longer a danger to the public. A homicide inquiry has been launched after a man was fatally stabbed in Invercargill overnight. "Our thoughts are with the grieving families and we have reached out to support them. "The families will be suffering a terrible loss tonight. The second person, a 22-year-old Invercargill man, who underwent surgery, also for stab wounds, remained last night in Southland Hospital's critical care unit in a stable condition. A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they had responded to a crash involving a car and a truck. Trains on the line adjacent to Bluff Highway were halted while Police conducted a scene examination, but have since reopened, police said. Cordons are in place on Don St between Kelvin St and Dee St. He died at the scene.". "We are immensely saddened by the loss of four young men who had a life of potential and opportunities ahead of them. Earlier blood tests which had revealed the man's previous use of methamphetamine may have caused confusion about what was taking place, she said. Photo: RNZ / Niva Chittock They were Konnor Steele, aged 16, from Bluff, Indaka Rouse, 16, from Bluff, Kyah Kennedy, 16, from Bluff and O Maruhuatau Otuwhare Tawhai, 17, from Invercargill. Justice Nation told Boyle's and Clark's family, who were in court today, he was conscious this "tragedy must have devastated them". Information can also be passed on anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. When asked about the condition of other vehicle occupants, she referred comment to police. Police have confirmed a person has been killed after being hit by a train in Invercargill this afternoon.
