Woman charged with manslaughter after fatal Flaxmere cycling crash

StuffNZ HeraldTuesday 4 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A 34-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following the death of 11-year-old Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa. The child was struck by a vehicle while cycling on Chatham Road in Flaxmere in January.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10:34am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 38 minutes
  1. StuffStuff

    Woman charged with manslaughter after child's death in Hawke’s Bay (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Flaxmere fatal crash: Woman faces manslaughter charge over crash that killed 11-year-old Emma-Jane Sylvia Kupa (opens in new tab)