One person dies after single-vehicle crash in Waitaki
Monday 26 October 2026 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated 
One person has died in hospital following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 83 in Georgetown on Sunday. Two people were initially taken to hospital with serious injuries, but police confirmed one person died on Monday morning. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Key facts
3 facts
- The crash took place on Georgetown-Pukeuri Rd in Georgetown.
- Two people were hospitalised with serious injuries.
- One person died in hospital on Monday morning.
The full story
1 min read · 4 outlets
One person has died in hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Sunday. The accident occurred on Georgetown-Pukeuri Rd, also known as State Highway 83, at approximately 2.20pm.
Two people were initially taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police confirmed on Monday that one of the seriously injured individuals had died. Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are currently ongoing.
Where reports differ
- The location is described as Waitaki, North Otago, or Otago.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, NZ Herald, The Press and RNZ.
