Gurney to appear in court on careless driving charge

Steve Gurney. Photo / Geoff Sloan

Nine-time Coast to Coast winner Steve Gurney is to appear in Rangiora District Court tomorrow on a careless driving charge.

Police have brought the charge against the multi-sport legend after his Subaru Outback 4WD collided with a passenger train at a railway crossing in Rangiora in September.

Gurney declined to comment today, and would not say how he would plead.

Gurney miraculously walked away with only minor injuries. The train driver and passengers also escaped uninjured.

Following the crash, Gurney told The Star he was prepared to face the consequences.

"I've borne the brunt already and I'll bear the brunt again in court.That's OK with me. If I made a mistake I'll pay the price," he said.

There were no warning bells, lights or barrier at the crossing but there was a stop sign and a warning reading: "Look for trains".

Gurney has since been researching the major causes of vehicle versus train crashes.