Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision at Ōamaru
The crash was reported shortly before 6pm.
The crash was reported shortly before 6pm.
Chantelle Baker claimed her 8-month-old baby was sleeping in the back seat.
Two lanes of the motorway were blocked.
“He killed my daughter. I don’t want $7000. He killed my daughter.”
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“Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.”
The crash claimed the life of a motorist last week.
The crash brought the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
Jonathan 'Jono' Baker, 49, was a much-loved husband, father and stepdad.
Traffic is backed up for several kilometres approaching the crash site.
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'Long delays' for motorists and traffic is backed for nearly 10km.
The three right eastbound lanes have been forced to close.
The crash brings the Matariki long weekend road toll up to three.
A 49yo was killed when one of two vehicles speeding and overtaking each other hit his car.
Diversions are in place at Bay St and Whangaparaoa Rd after the crash at about 4pm.
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A secound person suffered serious injuries.
'The person was transported to Waikato Hospital where, sadly, they have died.'
One person is in serious condition after being struck by a moving vehicle.
'We treated and transported one patient to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.'
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The person was hit on Monday night, critically injured, died in hospital today.
Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to take an alternative route.
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