Coroner recommends stickers after Swiss tourist dies in Taranaki crash

NZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesSaturday 29 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A coroner has suggested using 'keep left' stickers following a head-on collision on State Highway 3. The crash involved a Swiss tourist, Helen Anita Epprecht Bucchieri, and a ute. A motorist reportedly attempted to alert the driver before the accident occurred south of Taranaki.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sat 29 Aug, 11:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 28 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    ‘Keep Left’ stickers recommended after Swiss tourist dies in wrong-lane Taranaki crash (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Coroner calls for ‘keep left’ stickers after tourist dies in wrong-lane crash (opens in new tab)