Ashburton man identified following fatal two-car crash north of town
Tuesday 8 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
Bradley Larter, 28, has died following a two-vehicle crash on Rakaia Highway just after 5am on Monday. The accident occurred north of Ashburton and left two other people seriously injured. State Highway 1 was closed for more than five hours following the incident.
Key facts
5 facts
- Bradley Larter, 28, died in a two-car crash
- The crash occurred on Rakaia Highway, State Highway 1
- The accident happened just after 5am on Monday
- Two other people were seriously injured
- State Highway 1 reopened around 10.40am
The full story
1 min read · 3 outlets
Bradley Larter, aged 28, has been identified as the man who died in a two-car crash north of Ashburton. The accident occurred on Rakaia Highway, State Highway 1, just after 5am on Monday. Larter died at the scene of the collision.
Two other people sustained serious injuries during the crash. Police stated, "Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time".
State Highway 1 was closed for more than five hours following the incident. The road reopened at approximately 10.40am.
Police inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are currently ongoing.
Where reports differ
- One report states the name was released on Tuesday, while others do not specify the day of the name release
Compiled from reports by The Press, NZ Herald and Stuff.