Car crashes into tree, kills driver

Last updated 16:54 30/09/2012

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A man has died after the car he was driving crashed into a tree in Rangiora today.

Police attended the scene on Coldstream Rd at about 2.20pm and St John's was alerted at 2.19pm.

The 49-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

There were no other occupants in the car and police believed no other vehicles were involved.

The crash could have been a result of a medical condition, the police said.

The matter has been referred to the coroner.

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