State highway 58 closed in Waitaki following fatal single-vehicle crash
Sunday 30 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated 
State Highway 58 has been closed near Happy Valley Creek Bridge in Waihemo following a single-vehicle crash on Sunday morning. Police were called to the scene around 8.10am, where one person was found deceased. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and expect delays while a serious crash unit examines the scene.