Truck driver acquitted of careless driving after cyclist's death

NZ HeraldRNZTuesday 1 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Kelly Shearer has been acquitted of careless driving causing death following a 2023 collision that killed Pāpāmoa cyclist Bryan Marris. The accident occurred at the intersection of Hewletts Road and Tasman Quay in Mount Maunganui. The judge noted that the road layout contributed to the incident.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 1 Jul 2025, 7:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 83 minutes
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