Heartbreak as promising young jockey, 18, tragically dies in motorbike crash
New Zealand rider Ngakau Hailey was killed during a collision with a car in Hamilton on Wednesday.
The incident took place at the cross roads between Willoughby and Mill Street at around 3.25pm.
The young rider, who has been described as 'a lovable kid' and had 'the sky ahead of him', suffered critical injuries in the accident and was rushed to hospital where he later passed away.
Local reports say two other individuals were injured in the crash and were taken to hospital after sustaining moderate injuries.
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