Pedestrian critically injured in alleged intentional Dannevirke vehicle crash

Sunday 25 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sun 25 May 2025, 1:38pm

A pedestrian sustained critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Victoria Avenue in Dannevirke on Saturday morning. Police and the Serious Crash Unit are investigating the incident, with early indications suggesting the crash may have been intentional.

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1. 1NewsSun 25 May 2025, 12:32pm

   Pedestrian critical after alleged 'intentional' crash in Dannevirke (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 25 May 2025, 12:33pm

   Pedestrian critically injured when struck by vehicle in probable ‘intentional’ incident (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 25 May 2025, 12:59pm

   Dannevirke pedestrian may have been hit intentionally by driver - police (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesSun 25 May 2025, 1:10pm

   Pedestrian deliberately hit by car, police say (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldSun 25 May 2025, 1:38pm

   Dannevirke crash: Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by vehicle (opens in new tab)