Japanese man named after death on State Highway 6 near Gibbston

Tuesday 18 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 18 Mar 2025, 4:40pm

Police have identified 22-year-old Ryoma Seki as the man found dead near the Kawarau Bridge Historic Reserve on 3 March. Investigations suggest Mr Seki fell from a cliff before being struck by a vehicle. No charges will be filed regarding the incident.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Mar 2025, 2:05pm

   Man found dead on SH6 near Gibbston named by police (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 18 Mar 2025, 4:21pm

   Japanese national named as man found dead on SH6 near Queenstown (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 18 Mar 2025, 4:29pm

   Man who died after incident near Queenstown named (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 18 Mar 2025, 4:31pm

   Kawarau Bridge, Gibbston death: Police name man found on State Highway 6 near Queenstown (opens in new tab)

5. RNZTue 18 Mar 2025, 4:40pm

   Man found dead on SH6 in Queenstown fell from cliff before being hit by car, police say (opens in new tab)