Man Missing After Car Crash

Around 3.30pm today 20/09/09 there was a car crash at Taylorville just out of Greymouth. The two occupants of the vehicle ran away before police arrived, one was located at a near by address but the other is still missing.

Andrew David Lorimer, 21 of Taylorville was last heading on foot towards the Grey River, he then contacted his girlfriend with his cellphone a short time after stating he was actually in the river. He has not been herd from since.

Police say fears are growing for his safety as time goes on.

A search involving local LandSAR teams, four SAR Dog Handlers, two Inflatable Surf Rescue Boats, a kayak team, Coast Guard Personnel, the Solid Energy Rescue Helicopter, and Police, has failed to locate any sign of the missing man.

The search has been scaled down and will concentrate on selected areas along the banks of the Grey River.

Police have not discounted the possibility that Lorimer has made it out of the river and is actively avoiding police. If anyone has any information regarding LORIMER they are encouraged to contact their local police station.