Mother pays tribute to son and partner killed in Timaru crash

Friday 28 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 28 Nov 2025, 2:26pm

Hana Kroon has shared a tribute to her five-year-old son, Ivar, and his father, Steven, following their deaths on 20 November. The pair died after a car and a truck collided on State Highway 1 north of Timaru. Kroon thanked the local community for their support during her grief.

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1. StuffFri 28 Nov 2025, 11:20am

   'Rest gently, my sweet boy’: Mum’s tribute after crash kills 5-year-old and his dad (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 28 Nov 2025, 1:11pm

   Mother’s heartfelt tribute to five-year-old son killed in Timaru crash (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 28 Nov 2025, 2:26pm

   'Rest gently, my sweet baby boy': Mother’s tribute to son killed in Timaru crash (opens in new tab)