Driver in fatal Martinborough crash dies in hospice care

Wednesday 14 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 14 May 2025, 6:34pm

Alan Leatham, the driver involved in a February collision on Pūruatanga Road, has died in hospice care. The crash killed 48-year-old Alison Robyn Korny and seriously injured three others. A close friend stated that Leatham was deeply affected by remorse following the incident.

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1. Stuff via RNZWed 14 May 2025, 5:41pm

   Close friend of driver in fatal Martinborough crash says remorse weighed heavily before he passed (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZWed 14 May 2025, 5:50pm

   'Remorse weighed heavy' on driver in Martinborough crash — friend (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 14 May 2025, 6:34pm

   Close friend of driver in fatal Martinborough crash says remorse weighed heavily before his death (opens in new tab)