Driver jailed for fatal head-on crash near Hanmer Springs

Wednesday 19 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Feb 2025, 12:55pm

Aaron Wayne Carter has been sentenced for a February 2023 head-on crash on State Highway 7. The driver, who was unlicensed and under the influence of methamphetamine, cannabis and diazepam, killed 76-year-old Graham Rouse and his dog. Rouse's wife remains critically injured in intensive care.

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1. The Post via StuffWed 19 Feb 2025, 11:50am

   Fatal crash driver high on meth robbed family of ‘wonderful poppa’ (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 19 Feb 2025, 12:55pm

   Drug driver Aaron Carter jailed for causing crash that killed Graham Rouse near Hamner Springs (opens in new tab)