Teenager killed in Otumoetai crash named

The scene after the ute crashed into the Otumoetai home on Monday. Photo: Cameron Avery.

Police have released the name of the 16-year-old killed when a ute crashed through an Otumoetai home.

Herewini Gates, of Tauranga, died at the scene of the crash in the early hours of Monday morning.

The crash caused extensive damage to the home, including throwing one of its occupants across her bedroom.

The force of the crash sent Sylvia Lawrence and her bed hurtling toward her dresser on the other side of the room.

The force of the crash sent Sylvia and her bed hurtling toward her dresser on the other side of the room. - See more at: http://sunlive.co.nz/news/142009-fatal-crash-into-bay-womans-bedroom.html#sthash.BWxv867D.dpuf

Police wish to extend their sympathies to the family at this time.

Their investigation is continuing and no further information is available at this time.

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