Cyclist dies after crash with car in Avondale
Tuesday 8 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
A cyclist has died in hospital following a crash with a car on Rosebank Road in Avondale. The individual sustained critical injuries during the incident on 2 September and passed away on Saturday.
Key facts
4 facts
- Cyclist died in hospital following a crash on 2 September
- The incident occurred on Rosebank Road in Avondale, Auckland
- A Toyota with a broken left wing mirror was seen at the scene
- The Serious Crash Unit has completed a scene examination
The full story
1 min read · 2 outlets
A cyclist has died in hospital following a crash with a car in Avondale, Auckland. The individual sustained critical injuries during the incident on Rosebank Road just before 4pm on 2 September. Police confirmed on Tuesday that the person succumbed to their injuries over the weekend.
The crash occurred near the intersection with Mead Street. A witness reported seeing a person lying on the footpath and a bicycle nearby shortly before an ambulance arrived. The witness also observed a Toyota with a broken left wing mirror parked in the vicinity.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the collision. The Serious Crash Unit has finished a scene examination, though enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are still ongoing.
Where reports differ
- One report states the death was confirmed on Tuesday, while another states it was confirmed today
Compiled from reports by Stuff and NZ Herald.