Marlborough man killed after crashing car into power pole

RNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesMonday 3 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Tachyon Hutt died in July after crashing his vehicle into a power pole near Picton. The 23-year-old was reportedly four times over the legal alcohol limit and had cannabis in his system. He had reportedly ignored warnings from friends not to drive.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 3 Nov 2025, 10:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 78 minutes
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    Marlborough man Tachyon Hutt killed after ignoring warnings not to drive after drinking (opens in new tab)

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  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Young man ignored pleas not to drive before fatal crash (opens in new tab)