Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash that occurred at around 7.50pm on Saturday night, January 27, on State Highway 23 near Whatawhata. 

The crash involved a black Toyota hatchback and a black Skoda.

"Several people heard, witnessed or came upon the crash," says North Western Waikato Strategic Traffic Unit Sergeant Steven Jones.

"Police wish to thank them for rendering assistance to the parties involved, one of whom was critically injured in the crash."

Sergeant  Jones says Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the black Toyota hatchback involved, driving east from Raglan towards Hamilton prior to the crash.

"If you saw the vehicle prior to the crash or have any information that may assist Police with our investigation please contact Police either by calling 105 or going online to https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 ‘Update Report’."

Please reference file number 240128/2773

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111