Tag: careless driving causing death
Police accused of ‘professional incompetence’
Police have been given a dressing down in court for “professional incompetence” for failing to provide victim impact statements well ahead of a bus driver’s sentencing for a fatal crash.
Safe driving tactics examined at cycle fatality trial
Safe driving tactics for truckies to keep clear of cyclists were called into question in the trial of a driver involved in a fatal crash with a Taiwanese tourist riding in Hornby.
Truck in fatal crash ‘had significant blind spots’
A cyclist killed by a left-turning truck was inside the driver’s “significant blind spots” said the Crown as the truckie’s trial began in the Christchurch District Court. [Updated report.]
Driving death charge dismissed
A judge recommended a restorative justice conference take place even after dismissing a charge of careless driving causing the death of a 19-year-old Leithfield man.
Wife died from ‘moment of inattention’
A 66-year-old man described as “one of the good guys” has admitted that a moment of inattention killed his wife of 45 years in a crash on State Highway 1 near Cheviot.
$10,000 payment ordered in fatal crash case
A $10,000 payment has been ordered to the family of a young driver killed in a highway crash, but they will have to decide what to do with the money.
Families speak of devastation from fatal crash
Two families have spoken of their devastation after men were killed in a high speed motorway crash when their vehicle was shunted from behind by an out-of-control car with a driver having a seizure at the wheel.
Bus driver admits central city fatal crash
A bus driver has admitted that his careless driving – going through a red light in the central city – killed a 45-year-old Christchurch woman and injured a man in the car he rammed.
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