Woman charged after fatal crash involving 11-year-old cyclist in Flaxmere

Wednesday 5 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 5 Feb 2025, 12:09pm

A 34-year-old woman has been charged with careless driving and excess breath alcohol following a crash on Chatham Road in Flaxmere. The incident resulted in the death of 11-year-old Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa. The woman is due to appear in Hastings District Court on 18 February.

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1. StuffWed 5 Feb 2025, 11:59am

   Woman charged with excess breath alcohol, careless use after death of 11-year-old cyclist (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 5 Feb 2025, 12:09pm

   Woman charged with driving with excess breath alcohol after fatal crash with 11-year-old cyclist in Flaxmere (opens in new tab)